Latest earthquakes near Hyōgo, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hyōgo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hyōgo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hyōgo (also known as 兵庫県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hyōgo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hyōgo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hyōgo and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Hyōgo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 476 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hyōgo, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hyōgo roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hyōgo in 2024. A total of 99 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hyōgo that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hyōgo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hyōgo during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 445 | 93.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.05% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hyōgo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hyōgo occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) south-east of Kobe, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hyōgo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 187 kilometers (116 mi) south-east of Kobe. It is the strongest earthquake near Hyōgo in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hyōgo, Japan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Hyōgo.
Earthquakes by city in Hyōgo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hyōgo, Japan.
- Akashi (明石)
- Amagasaki (尼崎)
- Himeji (姫路)
- Itami (伊丹)
- Kakogawachō-honmachi (加古川市)
- Kawanishi (川西)
- Kobe (神戸市)
- Nishinomiya-hama (西宮)
- Sandachō (三田町)
- Takarazuka (宝塚)
Use this regional Hyōgo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ashiya, Miki, Kariya, Ono, Sasayama, Toyooka, Tatsunochō-tominaga, Sumoto, Nishiwaki, Aioi, Yamazakichō-nakabirose, Shirahamachō-usazakiminami, Yashiro, Fukura and Kamigōri.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hyōgo.
When was the last earthquake in Hyōgo, Japan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hyōgo on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 13:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north-east of Kobe at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hyōgo, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hyōgo, Japan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hyōgo on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 187km south-southeast of Kobe at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hyōgo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hyōgo, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 476 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hyōgo. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
