Latest earthquakes near Kobe, Hyōgo today

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List of latest earthquakes near Kobe.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 6, 2024 06:42
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 238 km NNE
from Kobe
Nov 4, 2024 19:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 223 km NE
from Kobe
Oct 23, 2024 07:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 55 km S
from Kobe
Oct 22, 2024 02:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 115 km NNW
from Kobe
Oct 21, 2024 15:19
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 154 km ENE
from Kobe
Oct 17, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 39 km NE
from Kobe
Oct 11, 2024 16:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 279 km NNE
from Kobe
Oct 8, 2024 09:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 279 km NNE
from Kobe
Oct 8, 2024 09:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 279 km NNE
from Kobe
Oct 5, 2024 06:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 206 km ESE
from Kobe
Sep 29, 2024 02:53
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 252 km SE
from Kobe
Sep 29, 2024 00:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 279 km NNE
from Kobe
Sep 23, 2024 06:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 279 km E
from Kobe
Sep 15, 2024 22:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 158 km E
from Kobe
Sep 12, 2024 10:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 283 km WSW
from Kobe
Sep 8, 2024 16:04
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 287 km WSW
from Kobe
Sep 7, 2024 22:42
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 364 km SE
from Kobe
Aug 24, 2024 09:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 216 km SSW
from Kobe
Aug 16, 2024 22:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 184 km N
from Kobe
Aug 9, 2024 19:57
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 384 km ENE
from Kobe
Aug 8, 2024 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 473 km SW
from Kobe
Aug 4, 2024 20:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 239 km NE
from Kobe
Jul 29, 2024 23:12
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 178 km WSW
from Kobe
Jul 25, 2024 11:41
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 116 km N
from Kobe
Jul 18, 2024 16:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 237 km ESE
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.

Kobe Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
36 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Nov 6, 2024 06:42

Average

A total of 364 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 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kobe roughly every 10 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kobe in 2020. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kobe that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Kobe with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kobe (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 343 94.23%
Mag. 5 18 4.95%
Mag. 6 3 0.82%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Kobe

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Jul 28, 2019 03:31.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Dec 21, 1946 04:19.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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 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
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
Nov 19, 2016 11:48
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 100 km SSE
from Kobe
Jun 25, 2017 07:02
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 253 km ENE
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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Kobe.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 11, 2022 17:59
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 14 km N
from Kobe
Nov 18, 2014 06:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 16 km SW
from Kobe
Sep 24, 2022 03:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 16 km NE
from Kobe
Oct 17, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 39 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
Apr 30, 2022 18:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 48 km ENE
from Kobe
Feb 14, 2024 15:29
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 50 km NE
from Kobe
Mar 31, 2022 23:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 51 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 morning of November 6, 2024 at 06:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 238km north-northeast of Kobe at a depth of 10km 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, 364 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kobe. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.