Latest earthquakes near Ishikawa, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Ishikawa.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 20, 2024 03:36
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 323 km SSE
from Kanazawa
Nov 16, 2024 08:29
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 206 km SSW
from Kanazawa
Nov 12, 2024 17:13
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 149 km NW
from Kanazawa
Nov 6, 2024 06:42
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 11 km S
from Kanazawa
Nov 4, 2024 19:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 47 km SSE
from Kanazawa
Nov 3, 2024 18:58
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 184 km NE
from Kanazawa
Oct 30, 2024 15:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 289 km E
from Kanazawa
Oct 26, 2024 06:20
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 259 km ESE
from Kanazawa
Oct 23, 2024 07:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 296 km SSW
from Kanazawa
Oct 22, 2024 02:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 184 km WSW
from Kanazawa
Oct 21, 2024 15:19
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 145 km S
from Kanazawa
Oct 17, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 205 km SSW
from Kanazawa
Oct 11, 2024 16:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 48 km NNW
from Kanazawa
Oct 9, 2024 20:19
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 128 km NE
from Kanazawa
Oct 8, 2024 09:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 48 km NNW
from Kanazawa
Oct 8, 2024 09:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 48 km NNW
from Kanazawa
Oct 5, 2024 06:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 293 km SSE
from Komatsu
Oct 1, 2024 05:11
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 113 km NNE
from Kanazawa
Sep 29, 2024 00:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 48 km NNW
from Kanazawa
Sep 23, 2024 18:03
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 283 km E
from Kanazawa
Sep 23, 2024 06:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 220 km SE
from Kanazawa
Sep 22, 2024 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 244 km ESE
from Kanazawa
Sep 15, 2024 22:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 191 km S
from Kanazawa
Sep 1, 2024 11:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 242 km ESE
from Kanazawa
Aug 29, 2024 11:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 103 km NNE
from Kanazawa

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ishikawa

Recent Ishikawa Earthquake News

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Ishikawa Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
70 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5
Nov 20, 2024 03:36

Average

A total of 709 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 70 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ishikawa roughly every 5 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ishikawa in 2024. A total of 241 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ishikawa that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Ishikawa (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 664 93.65%
Mag. 5 40 5.64%
Mag. 6 4 0.56%
Mag. 7 1 0.14%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Ishikawa

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.5
On Jan 1, 2024 16:10.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.1
On Dec 7, 1944 13:35.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Ishikawa.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 1, 2024 16:10
(Tokyo)
M 7.5 115 km NNE
from Kanazawa
Nov 22, 2014 22:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 114 km E
from Kanazawa
May 5, 2023 14:42
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 122 km NNE
from Kanazawa
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 287 km WSW
from Kanazawa
Jan 1, 2024 16:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 68 km NNE
from Kanazawa
Sep 29, 2021 17:37
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 274 km NNW
from Kanazawa
Jan 9, 2024 17:59
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 174 km NE
from Kanazawa
Jan 1, 2024 16:06
(Tokyo)
M 5.8 114 km NNE
from Kanazawa
Jun 3, 2024 06:31
(Tokyo)
M 5.7 111 km NNE
from Kanazawa
Jan 1, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 5.6 81 km NNE
from Kanazawa

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ishikawa on the night of November 20, 2024 at 03:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 323km south-southeast of Kanazawa at a depth of 249km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 709 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ishikawa. This averages to 71 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.