Latest earthquakes near Kanazawa, Ishikawa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kanazawa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kanazawa (also known as かなざわ), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Apr 21 22:11 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 289 km ESE from Kanazawa |
| 5 days ago (Apr 19 12:57 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 113 km NNE from Kanazawa |
| 6 days ago (Apr 19 01:53 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 115 km E from Kanazawa |
| 6 days ago (Apr 19 01:02 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 115 km E from Kanazawa |
| 6 days ago (Apr 18 23:39 Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 101 km E from Kanazawa |
| 6 days ago (Apr 18 20:19 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 113 km E from Kanazawa |
| 9 days ago (Apr 15 22:14 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 59 km NNW from Kanazawa |
| 12 days ago (Apr 12 20:34 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 113 km NNE from Kanazawa |
| 15 days ago (Apr 9 22:05 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 48 km NNW from Kanazawa |
| 16 days ago (Apr 8 19:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 196 km SSE from Kanazawa |
| 23 days ago (Apr 1 21:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 290 km E from Kanazawa |
| 31 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 171 km ENE from Kanazawa |
| 35 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 205 km ENE from Kanazawa |
| 35 days ago (Mar 20 17:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 39 km NNW from Kanazawa |
| 36 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 52 km N from Kanazawa |
| 38 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 138 km SSW from Kanazawa |
| 40 days ago (Mar 15 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 127 km NNE from Kanazawa |
| 41 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 272 km ENE from Kanazawa |
| 41 days ago (Mar 14 06:20 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 59 km NNW from Kanazawa |
| 50 days ago (Mar 6 04:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 189 km WNW from Kanazawa |
| 51 days ago (Mar 4 09:42 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 39 km NNW from Kanazawa |
| 52 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 228 km E from Kanazawa |
| 57 days ago (Feb 27 04:45 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 39 km NNW from Kanazawa |
| 57 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 335 km S from Kanazawa |
| 59 days ago (Feb 25 03:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 39 km NNW from Kanazawa |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kanazawa
Recent Kanazawa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kanazawa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kanazawa and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2025 08:19PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near Ōmachi in Japan on Friday Evening.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Kanazawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 702 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kanazawa, Ishikawa 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 Kanazawa roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kanazawa in 2024. A total of 265 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kanazawa 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 | 659 | 93.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 37 | 5.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kanazawa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 286 kilometers (178 mi) north-northeast of Kanazawa. It is the strongest earthquake near Kanazawa in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kanazawa, Ishikawa 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 Kanazawa.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 16:10 (Tokyo) |
M 7.5 | 115 km NNE from Kanazawa |
| Jan 1, 2024 16:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 68 km NNE 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 |
| Sep 29, 2021 17:37 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 274 km NNW from Kanazawa |
| Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 45 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 18:08 (Tokyo) |
M 5.6 | 123 km NE from Kanazawa |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kanazawa
Nearest earthquakes from Kanazawa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kanazawa, Ishikawa. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2020 02:49 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 22 km SSE from Kanazawa |
| Dec 24, 2024 07:11 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 37 km NW from Kanazawa |
| 98 days ago (Jan 16 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 39 km NNW from Kanazawa |
| Nov 29, 2024 18:22 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 39 km NNW from Kanazawa |
| Dec 8, 2024 22:58 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 39 km NNW from Kanazawa |
| Nov 28, 2024 17:31 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 39 km NNW from Kanazawa |
| Nov 28, 2024 00:32 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 42 km NNW from Kanazawa |
| Nov 27, 2024 13:04 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 43 km NW from Kanazawa |
| Jul 5, 2024 14:08 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 45 km N from Kanazawa |
| Sep 6, 2015 11:04 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 45 km WSW from Kanazawa |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kanazawa
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kanazawa.
When was the last earthquake in Kanazawa, Ishikawa?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kanazawa on the evening of April 21, 2025 at 22:11 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 289km east-southeast of Kanazawa at a depth of 120km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kanazawa, Ishikawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kanazawa, Ishikawa?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kanazawa on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 286km east-southeast of Kanazawa at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kanazawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kanazawa, Ishikawa?
In the past 10 years, 702 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kanazawa. This averages to 70 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
