Latest earthquakes near Himeji, Hyōgo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Himeji? If an earthquake is happening right now near Himeji (also known as 姫路), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Himeji Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Himeji. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Himeji and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Dec 23, 2025 06:44PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Philippine Sea 173km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 13, 2025 04:03AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 258km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Himeji Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 344 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Himeji, Hyōgo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Himeji roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Himeji in 2024. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Himeji 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 Himeji in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Himeji 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 | 323 | 93.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 4.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Himeji
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Himeji occurred on Apr 17, 2024 23:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) south-west of Himeji, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Himeji in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 219 kilometers (136 mi) south-west of Himeji. It is the strongest earthquake near Himeji 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 Himeji, 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 Himeji.
Nearest earthquakes from Himeji
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Himeji, 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 Himeji.
When was the last earthquake in Himeji, Hyōgo?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Himeji on the afternoon of January 9, 2026 at 12:02 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 147km west-northwest of Himeji at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Himeji, Hyōgo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Himeji, Hyōgo?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Himeji on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 219km south-southeast of Himeji at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Himeji since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Himeji, Hyōgo?
In the past 10 years, 344 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Himeji. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
