Latest earthquakes near Akashi, Hyōgo today

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List of latest earthquakes near Akashi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 6, 2024 06:42
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 251 km NE
from Akashi
Nov 4, 2024 19:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 236 km NE
from Akashi
Oct 23, 2024 07:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 54 km SSE
from Akashi
Oct 22, 2024 02:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 117 km N
from Akashi
Oct 21, 2024 15:19
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 170 km ENE
from Akashi
Oct 17, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 54 km ENE
from Akashi
Oct 11, 2024 16:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 289 km NNE
from Akashi
Oct 8, 2024 09:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 289 km NNE
from Akashi
Oct 8, 2024 09:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 289 km NNE
from Akashi
Oct 5, 2024 06:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 219 km ESE
from Akashi
Sep 29, 2024 02:53
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 262 km SE
from Akashi
Sep 29, 2024 00:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 289 km NNE
from Akashi
Sep 23, 2024 06:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 295 km E
from Akashi
Sep 20, 2024 21:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 295 km WSW
from Akashi
Sep 15, 2024 22:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 175 km E
from Akashi
Sep 12, 2024 10:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 267 km WSW
from Akashi
Sep 8, 2024 16:04
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 271 km WSW
from Akashi
Sep 7, 2024 22:42
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 372 km SE
from Akashi
Aug 24, 2024 09:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 207 km SSW
from Akashi
Aug 16, 2024 22:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 186 km N
from Akashi
Aug 8, 2024 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 458 km SW
from Akashi
Aug 4, 2024 20:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 254 km NE
from Akashi
Jul 29, 2024 23:12
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 161 km WSW
from Akashi
Jul 25, 2024 11:41
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 121 km N
from Akashi
Jul 18, 2024 16:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 252 km ESE
from Akashi

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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.

Akashi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
35 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Nov 6, 2024 06:42

Average

A total of 351 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 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Akashi roughly every 10 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Akashi in 2020. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Akashi that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Akashi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 334 95.16%
Mag. 5 13 3.7%
Mag. 6 4 1.14%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Akashi

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 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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Apr 1, 2016 11:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 191 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
Nov 19, 2016 11:48
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 101 km SSE
from Akashi
May 9, 2022 17:33
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 173 km E
from Akashi

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Akashi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 18, 2014 06:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 9 km SE
from Akashi
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 13, 2021 08:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 40 km SW
from Akashi
Nov 14, 2021 23:23
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 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
Oct 17, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 54 km ENE
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

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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 morning of November 6, 2024 at 06:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 251km north-east 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, 351 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Akashi. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.