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.
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.
Jul 28, 2026 04:27PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Kumamoto in Japan.
Akashi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 378 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 | 356 | 94.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 4.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.32% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Akashi.
When was the last earthquake in Akashi, Hyōgo?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Akashi on the morning of August 12, 2026 at 11:57 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 130km northwest of Akashi at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 378 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Akashi. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
