Latest earthquakes near Kobe, Hyōgo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kobe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kobe (also known as 神戸市), it will show up within minutes.
Kobe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kobe, Hyōgo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kobe roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kobe in 2024. A total of 61 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kobe that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kobe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kobe 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 | 358 | 93.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 5.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.05% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kobe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kobe occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) south-east of Kobe, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kobe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 187 kilometers (116 mi) south-east of Kobe. It is the strongest earthquake near Kobe 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 Kobe, 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 Kobe.
Nearest earthquakes from Kobe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kobe, 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 Kobe.
When was the last earthquake in Kobe, Hyōgo?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kobe on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 22:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 140km southwest of Kobe at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kobe, Hyōgo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kobe, Hyōgo?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kobe on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 187km south-southeast of Kobe at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kobe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kobe, Hyōgo?
In the past 10 years, 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kobe. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
