Latest earthquakes near Takamatsu, Kagawa today
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Recent Takamatsu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Takamatsu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Takamatsu and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Apr 8, 2024 10:25AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit near Nichinan in Japan on Monday Morning.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Takamatsu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 275 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Takamatsu, Kagawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Takamatsu roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Takamatsu in 2022. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Takamatsu that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Takamatsu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Takamatsu 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 | 253 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 6.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.09% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Takamatsu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Takamatsu occurred on Apr 17, 2024 23:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 201 kilometers (125 mi) south-west of Takamatsu, at a depth of 26 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Takamatsu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 218 kilometers (135 mi) south-west of Takamatsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Takamatsu 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 Takamatsu, Kagawa 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 Takamatsu.
Nearest earthquakes from Takamatsu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Takamatsu, Kagawa. 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 Takamatsu.
When was the last earthquake in Takamatsu, Kagawa?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Takamatsu on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 09:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 130km east-southeast of Takamatsu at a depth of 50km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Takamatsu, Kagawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Takamatsu, Kagawa?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Takamatsu on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 218km south-east of Takamatsu at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Takamatsu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Takamatsu, Kagawa?
In the past 10 years, 275 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Takamatsu. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
