Latest earthquakes near Sandachō, Hyōgo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sandachō, Hyōgo, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sandachō? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sandachō (also known as 三田町), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sandachō Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sandachō. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sandachō 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.
Sandachō Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 401 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sandachō, Hyōgo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 40 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sandachō roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sandachō in 2020. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sandachō 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 Sandachō in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sandachō 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 | 375 | 93.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 5.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sandachō
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sandachō occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) south-east of Sandachō, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sandachō in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 206 kilometers (128 mi) south-east of Sandachō. It is the strongest earthquake near Sandachō 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 Sandachō, 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 Sandachō.
Nearest earthquakes from Sandachō
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sandachō, 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 Sandachō.
When was the last earthquake in Sandachō, Hyōgo?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sandachō on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 09:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 121km south of Sandachō at a depth of 50km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sandachō, Hyōgo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sandachō, Hyōgo?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sandachō on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 206km south-southeast of Sandachō at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sandachō since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sandachō, Hyōgo?
In the past 10 years, 401 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sandachō. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
