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.
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.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Kanazawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 700 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 | 658 | 94.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 5.14% |
| 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kanazawa.
When was the last earthquake in Kanazawa, Ishikawa?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kanazawa on the night of February 1, 2025 at 04:43 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 59km north-northwest of Kanazawa at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. 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, 700 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.
