Latest earthquakes near Amagasaki, Hyōgo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Amagasaki, Hyōgo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Amagasaki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Amagasaki (also known as 尼崎), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Amagasaki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Amagasaki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Amagasaki and elsewhere.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Amagasaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 400 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Amagasaki, Hyōgo 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 Amagasaki roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Amagasaki in 2020. A total of 54 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Amagasaki 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 Amagasaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Amagasaki 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 | 375 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 5.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Amagasaki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Amagasaki occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) south-east of Amagasaki, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Amagasaki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 183 kilometers (114 mi) south-east of Amagasaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Amagasaki 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 Amagasaki, 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 Amagasaki.
Nearest earthquakes from Amagasaki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Amagasaki, 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 Amagasaki.
When was the last earthquake in Amagasaki, Hyōgo?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Amagasaki on the night of November 20, 2024 at 03:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 281km east-southeast of Amagasaki at a depth of 249km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Amagasaki, Hyōgo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Amagasaki, Hyōgo?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Amagasaki on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 183km south-southeast of Amagasaki at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Amagasaki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Amagasaki, Hyōgo?
In the past 10 years, 400 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Amagasaki. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
