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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 17:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 278 km NNE from Himeji |
| 9 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 307 km NE from Himeji |
| 12 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 133 km NE from Himeji |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 06:20 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 296 km NNE from Himeji |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 143 km SE from Himeji |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 04:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 279 km N from Himeji |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 09:42 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 278 km NNE from Himeji |
| 28 days ago (Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 154 km SW from Himeji |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 04:45 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 278 km NNE from Himeji |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 205 km SE from Himeji |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 03:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 278 km NNE from Himeji |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 02:44 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 278 km NNE from Himeji |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 07:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 285 km NNE from Himeji |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 05:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 77 km NE from Himeji |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 05:06 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 278 km NNE from Himeji |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 04:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 286 km NNE from Himeji |
| 35 days ago (Feb 22 02:27 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 287 km NNE from Himeji |
| 35 days ago (Feb 21 17:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 92 km SSE from Himeji |
| 37 days ago (Feb 20 09:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 283 km NNE from Himeji |
| 47 days ago (Feb 9 23:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 199 km E from Himeji |
| 48 days ago (Feb 9 10:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 268 km ENE from Himeji |
| 56 days ago (Feb 1 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 296 km NNE from Himeji |
| 64 days ago (Jan 23 20:25 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 285 km N from Himeji |
| 67 days ago (Jan 20 22:00 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 175 km ESE from Himeji |
| 71 days ago (Jan 16 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 278 km NNE from Himeji |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Himeji
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.
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.
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 | 326 | 94.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 4.07% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 23:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 277 km SW from Himeji |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 102 km NW from Himeji |
| Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 281 km NNE from Himeji |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 264 km ESE from Himeji |
| Apr 1, 2016 11:39 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 223 km SE from Himeji |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 205 km SE from Himeji |
| Apr 9, 2018 01:32 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 202 km WNW from Himeji |
| Jun 18, 2018 07:58 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 86 km E from Himeji |
| Nov 2, 2018 16:53 (Tokyo) |
M 5.4 | 134 km SSE from Himeji |
| May 9, 2022 17:33 (Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 203 km E from Himeji |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2022 17:59 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 46 km E from Himeji |
| Nov 13, 2021 08:49 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 46 km S from Himeji |
| Nov 14, 2021 23:23 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 46 km S from Himeji |
| Sep 24, 2022 03:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 55 km E from Himeji |
| Jan 6, 2022 02:50 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 63 km SSE from Himeji |
| Oct 17, 2024 16:56 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 74 km ENE from Himeji |
| Mar 31, 2022 23:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 82 km ENE from Himeji |
| Jun 19, 2018 00:31 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 83 km E from Himeji |
| Feb 14, 2024 15:29 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 83 km ENE from Himeji |
| Apr 3, 2022 18:58 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 83 km E from Himeji |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Himeji
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Himeji.
When was the last earthquake in Himeji, Hyōgo?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Himeji on the afternoon of March 20, 2025 at 17:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north-northeast of Himeji at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. 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.
