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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 17:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 269 km NNE from Kobe |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 297 km NNE from Kobe |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 111 km NE from Kobe |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 06:20 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 289 km NNE from Kobe |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 118 km SSE from Kobe |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 04:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 297 km N from Kobe |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 09:42 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 269 km NNE from Kobe |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 175 km SW from Kobe |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 04:45 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 269 km NNE from Kobe |
| 28 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 164 km SE from Kobe |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 03:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 269 km NNE from Kobe |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 02:44 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 269 km NNE from Kobe |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 07:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 277 km NNE from Kobe |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 05:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 69 km N from Kobe |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 05:06 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 269 km NNE from Kobe |
| 31 days ago (Feb 24 04:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 278 km NNE from Kobe |
| 33 days ago (Feb 22 02:27 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 279 km NNE from Kobe |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 17:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 66 km S from Kobe |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 09:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 281 km NNE from Kobe |
| 45 days ago (Feb 9 23:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 154 km E from Kobe |
| 45 days ago (Feb 9 10:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 236 km ENE from Kobe |
| 53 days ago (Feb 1 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 289 km NNE from Kobe |
| 58 days ago (Jan 28 01:38 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 296 km E from Kobe |
| 65 days ago (Jan 20 22:00 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 130 km ESE from Kobe |
| 69 days ago (Jan 16 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 269 km NNE from Kobe |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kobe
Recent Kobe Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kobe. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kobe 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.
Kobe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 387 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 | 363 | 93.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 5.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.03% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2019 03:31 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 260 km SE from Kobe |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 146 km WNW from Kobe |
| Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 273 km NNE from Kobe |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 218 km ESE from Kobe |
| Apr 1, 2016 11:39 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 183 km SE from Kobe |
| 28 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 164 km SE from Kobe |
| Apr 9, 2018 01:32 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 248 km WNW from Kobe |
| Jun 18, 2018 07:58 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 44 km ENE from Kobe |
| Nov 2, 2018 16:53 (Tokyo) |
M 5.4 | 113 km S from Kobe |
| May 9, 2022 17:33 (Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 158 km E from Kobe |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2022 17:59 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 14 km N from Kobe |
| Sep 24, 2022 03:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 16 km NE from Kobe |
| Jun 19, 2018 00:31 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 40 km ENE from Kobe |
| Jun 18, 2018 07:58 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 44 km ENE from Kobe |
| Apr 3, 2022 18:58 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 45 km ENE from Kobe |
| Oct 17, 2024 16:56 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 44 km NE from Kobe |
| Apr 30, 2022 18:06 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 48 km ENE from Kobe |
| Apr 13, 2022 11:12 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 51 km NE from Kobe |
| Mar 31, 2022 23:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 51 km NE from Kobe |
| Feb 14, 2024 15:29 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 50 km NE from Kobe |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kobe
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kobe.
When was the last earthquake in Kobe, Hyōgo?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kobe on the afternoon of March 20, 2025 at 17:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 269km north-northeast of Kobe at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. 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, 387 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kobe. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
