Latest earthquakes near Hyōgo, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Hyōgo.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 8, 2024 09:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 279 km NNE
from Kobe
Oct 8, 2024 09:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 279 km NNE
from Kobe
Oct 5, 2024 06:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 196 km ESE
from Amagasaki
Sep 29, 2024 00:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 279 km NNE
from Kobe
Sep 23, 2024 06:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 279 km E
from Kobe
Sep 20, 2024 21:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 282 km SW
from Himeji
Sep 15, 2024 22:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 158 km E
from Kobe
Sep 12, 2024 10:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 283 km WSW
from Kobe
Sep 8, 2024 16:04
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 287 km WSW
from Kobe
Sep 7, 2024 22:42
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 364 km SE
from Kobe
Aug 24, 2024 09:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 216 km SSW
from Kobe
Aug 16, 2024 22:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 184 km N
from Kobe
Aug 9, 2024 19:57
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 384 km ENE
from Kobe
Aug 8, 2024 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 473 km SW
from Kobe
Aug 4, 2024 20:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 239 km NE
from Kobe
Jul 29, 2024 23:12
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 178 km WSW
from Kobe
Jul 25, 2024 11:41
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 116 km N
from Kobe
Jul 18, 2024 16:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 237 km ESE
from Kobe
Jul 6, 2024 04:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 259 km S
from Kobe
Jul 5, 2024 14:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 287 km NNE
from Kobe
Jul 2, 2024 20:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 300 km ENE
from Kawanishi
Jul 1, 2024 00:43
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 90 km S
from Kobe
Jun 24, 2024 05:50
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 88 km S
from Kobe
Jun 21, 2024 14:03
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 252 km WSW
from Kobe
Jun 20, 2024 04:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 79 km SE
from Kobe

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hyōgo

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.

Hyōgo Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
44 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Oct 8, 2024 09:35

Average

A total of 446 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 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hyōgo roughly every 8 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hyōgo in 2024. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hyōgo that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Hyōgo with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Hyōgo (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 422 94.62%
Mag. 5 20 4.48%
Mag. 6 4 0.9%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Hyōgo

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Apr 17, 2024 23:14.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Dec 21, 1946 04:19.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hyōgo occurred on Apr 17, 2024 23:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) south-west of Himeji, at a depth of 32 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-west of Kobe. It is the strongest earthquake near Hyōgo in the past 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Hyōgo.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 17, 2024 23:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 277 km SW
from Himeji
Jul 28, 2019 03:31
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 260 km SE
from Kobe
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 146 km WNW
from Kobe
Nov 14, 2022 17:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 218 km ESE
from Kobe
Apr 1, 2016 11:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 183 km SE
from Kobe
Apr 9, 2018 01:32
(Tokyo)
M 5.7 248 km WNW
from Kobe
Jun 18, 2018 07:58
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 24 km ENE
from Amagasaki
Nov 2, 2018 16:53
(Tokyo)
M 5.4 113 km S
from Kobe
Nov 19, 2016 11:48
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 100 km SSE
from Kobe
May 9, 2022 17:33
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 158 km E
from Kobe

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Hyōgo

Earthquakes by city in Hyōgo

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hyōgo, Japan.

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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hyōgo on the morning of October 8, 2024 at 09:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 279km north-northeast of Kobe at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. 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, 446 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hyōgo. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.