Latest earthquakes near Nishinomiya-hama, Hyōgo today
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Recent Nishinomiya-hama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nishinomiya-hama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nishinomiya-hama and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Nishinomiya-hama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 384 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nishinomiya-hama, 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 Nishinomiya-hama roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nishinomiya-hama in 2020. A total of 54 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nishinomiya-hama that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nishinomiya-hama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nishinomiya-hama 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 | 361 | 94.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 5.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.78% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nishinomiya-hama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nishinomiya-hama occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-east of Nishinomiya-hama, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nishinomiya-hama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 185 kilometers (115 mi) south-east of Nishinomiya-hama. It is the strongest earthquake near Nishinomiya-hama 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 Nishinomiya-hama, 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 Nishinomiya-hama.
Nearest earthquakes from Nishinomiya-hama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nishinomiya-hama, 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 Nishinomiya-hama.
When was the last earthquake in Nishinomiya-hama, Hyōgo?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nishinomiya-hama on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 09:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 102km south of Nishinomiya-hama at a depth of 50km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nishinomiya-hama, Hyōgo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nishinomiya-hama, Hyōgo?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nishinomiya-hama on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 185km south-southeast of Nishinomiya-hama at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nishinomiya-hama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nishinomiya-hama, Hyōgo?
In the past 10 years, 384 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nishinomiya-hama. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
