Latest earthquakes near Akashi, Hyōgo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Akashi, Hyōgo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Akashi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Akashi (also known as 明石), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 17:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 279 km NNE from Akashi |
| 10 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 308 km NNE from Akashi |
| 12 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 124 km NE from Akashi |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 06:20 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 299 km NNE from Akashi |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 112 km SE from Akashi |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 04:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 299 km N from Akashi |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 09:42 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 279 km NNE from Akashi |
| 28 days ago (Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 160 km SW from Akashi |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 04:45 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 279 km NNE from Akashi |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 172 km SE from Akashi |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 03:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 279 km NNE from Akashi |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 02:44 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 279 km NNE from Akashi |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 07:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 287 km NNE from Akashi |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 05:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 77 km NNE from Akashi |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 05:06 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 279 km NNE from Akashi |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 04:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 288 km NNE from Akashi |
| 35 days ago (Feb 22 02:27 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 289 km NNE from Akashi |
| 35 days ago (Feb 21 17:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 64 km SSE from Akashi |
| 37 days ago (Feb 20 09:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 289 km NNE from Akashi |
| 47 days ago (Feb 9 23:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 169 km E from Akashi |
| 48 days ago (Feb 9 10:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 252 km ENE from Akashi |
| 56 days ago (Feb 1 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 299 km NNE from Akashi |
| 67 days ago (Jan 20 22:00 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 142 km ESE from Akashi |
| 71 days ago (Jan 16 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 279 km NNE from Akashi |
| 74 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 449 km SW from Akashi |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Akashi
Recent Akashi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Akashi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Akashi and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Akashi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 371 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Akashi, Hyōgo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Akashi roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Akashi in 2024. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Akashi 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 Akashi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Akashi 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 | 353 | 95.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 3.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Akashi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Akashi occurred on Apr 17, 2024 23:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) west-southwest of Akashi, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Akashi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 189 kilometers (117 mi) west-southwest of Akashi. It is the strongest earthquake near Akashi in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Akashi, Hyōgo 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 Akashi.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 23:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 289 km WSW from Akashi |
| Jul 28, 2019 03:31 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 270 km SE from Akashi |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 135 km NW from Akashi |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 231 km ESE from Akashi |
| Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 284 km NNE from Akashi |
| Apr 1, 2016 11:39 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 191 km SE from Akashi |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 172 km SE from Akashi |
| Apr 9, 2018 01:32 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 233 km WNW from Akashi |
| Jun 18, 2018 07:58 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 61 km ENE from Akashi |
| Nov 2, 2018 16:53 (Tokyo) |
M 5.4 | 110 km S from Akashi |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Akashi
Nearest earthquakes from Akashi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Akashi, Hyōgo. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2022 17:59 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 25 km NE from Akashi |
| Sep 24, 2022 03:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 31 km ENE from Akashi |
| Nov 14, 2021 23:23 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 40 km SW from Akashi |
| Nov 13, 2021 08:49 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 40 km SW from Akashi |
| Jan 6, 2022 02:50 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 43 km SSW from Akashi |
| Oct 23, 2024 07:08 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 54 km SSE from Akashi |
| Jun 19, 2018 00:31 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 57 km ENE from Akashi |
| Feb 15, 2021 13:28 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 58 km SSE from Akashi |
| Oct 17, 2024 16:56 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 58 km NE from Akashi |
| Apr 3, 2022 18:58 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 61 km ENE from Akashi |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Akashi
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Akashi.
When was the last earthquake in Akashi, Hyōgo?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Akashi on the afternoon of March 20, 2025 at 17:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 279km north-northeast of Akashi at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Akashi, Hyōgo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Akashi, Hyōgo?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Akashi on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south-southeast of Akashi at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Akashi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Akashi, Hyōgo?
In the past 10 years, 371 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Akashi. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
