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.
Nov 1, 2023 07:34AM
M4.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Minato (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Aug 26, 2023 10:29PM
M4.7 Earthquake hit in the Seto Naikai near Hikari (Japan) on Saturday Evening.
Jul 26, 2023 09:37PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the Sea of Japan 120km from Matsue (Japan).
Jun 21, 2023 08:33AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Jun 11, 2023 01:20AM
M4.5 Earthquake hit near Gobō in Japan on Sunday Night.
May 14, 2023 05:21PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 237km from Yokohama (Japan).
Hyōgo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 407 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 40 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 2020. A total of 55 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hyōgo that year. The strongest had a 5.2 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 | 384 | 94.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 4.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.98% |
| 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 Mar 14, 2014 02:06 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) west-southwest of Himeji, at a depth of 79 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) west-southwest of Kobe. It is the strongest earthquake near Hyōgo in the past 123 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hyōgo.
When was the last earthquake in Hyōgo, Japan?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Hyōgo on the night of November 28, 2023 at 05:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 221km east of Kobe at a depth of 298km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 407 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hyōgo. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
