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Latest earthquakes near Komatsu, Ishikawa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Komatsu, Ishikawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Komatsu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Komatsu (also known as 小松), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Komatsu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Komatsu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Komatsu and elsewhere.
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Komatsu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 687 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Komatsu, Ishikawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 68 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Komatsu roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Komatsu in 2024. A total of 265 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Komatsu 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 Komatsu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Komatsu 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 | 644 | 93.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 5.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.87% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Komatsu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Komatsu occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 141 kilometers (88 mi) north-northeast of Komatsu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Komatsu 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 Komatsu 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 Komatsu, 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 Komatsu.
Nearest earthquakes from Komatsu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Komatsu, 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 Komatsu.
When was the last earthquake in Komatsu, Ishikawa?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Komatsu on the night of December 15, 2025 at 04:03 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 74km north-northeast of Komatsu at a depth of 9km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Komatsu, Ishikawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Komatsu, Ishikawa?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Komatsu 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 Komatsu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Komatsu, Ishikawa?
In the past 10 years, 687 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Komatsu. This averages to 69 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
