Latest earthquakes near Ishikawa, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ishikawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ishikawa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ishikawa (also known as 石川県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ishikawa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ishikawa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ishikawa and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Ishikawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 748 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ishikawa, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 74 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ishikawa roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ishikawa in 2024. A total of 270 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ishikawa that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ishikawa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ishikawa 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 | 702 | 93.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 5.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ishikawa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ishikawa occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 115 kilometers (71 mi) north-northeast of Kanazawa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ishikawa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 7, 1944 13:35, 298 kilometers (185 mi) north-northeast of Komatsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Ishikawa in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ishikawa, Japan 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 Ishikawa.
Earthquakes by city in Ishikawa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ishikawa, Japan.
Use this regional Ishikawa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Matsutō, Nonoichi, Nanao, Tsubata, Hakui, Tsurugi-asahimachi and Anamizu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ishikawa.
When was the last earthquake in Ishikawa, Japan?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ishikawa on the morning of April 6, 2026 at 08:18 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 257km south-east of Kanazawa at a depth of 140km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ishikawa, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ishikawa, Japan?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ishikawa on the afternoon of December 7, 1944 at 13:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south of Komatsu at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ishikawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ishikawa, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 748 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ishikawa. This averages to 75 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
