Latest earthquakes near Kawanishi, Hyōgo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kawanishi, Hyōgo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kawanishi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kawanishi (also known as 川西), it will show up within minutes.
Kawanishi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 433 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kawanishi, Hyōgo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kawanishi roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kawanishi in 2024. A total of 94 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kawanishi that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kawanishi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kawanishi 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 | 403 | 93.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 5.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kawanishi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kawanishi occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 254 kilometers (158 mi) south-east of Kawanishi, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kawanishi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 194 kilometers (121 mi) south-east of Kawanishi. It is the strongest earthquake near Kawanishi 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 Kawanishi, 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 Kawanishi.
Nearest earthquakes from Kawanishi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kawanishi, 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 Kawanishi.
When was the last earthquake in Kawanishi, Hyōgo?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kawanishi on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 22:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 166km southwest of Kawanishi at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kawanishi, Hyōgo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kawanishi, Hyōgo?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kawanishi on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 194km south-southeast of Kawanishi at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kawanishi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kawanishi, Hyōgo?
In the past 10 years, 433 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kawanishi. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
