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Latest earthquakes near Naze, Kagoshima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Naze, Kagoshima, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Naze? If an earthquake is happening right now near Naze (also known as 名瀬市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Naze Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Naze. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Naze and elsewhere.
Dec 17, 2024 01:09PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the East China Sea near Kagoshima (Japan).
Nov 25, 2024 03:10PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Naha (Japan).
Nov 17, 2024 09:16PM
On Sunday Evening an Unusually powerful M6.1 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 291km from Kagoshima (Japan).
Naze Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 975 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Naze, Kagoshima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 97 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Naze roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Naze in 2023. A total of 130 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Naze that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Naze in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Naze 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 | 866 | 88.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 102 | 10.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Naze
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Naze occurred on Nov 14, 2015 05:51 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) north-northwest of Naze, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Naze in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Jun 15, 1911 23:25, 109 kilometers (68 mi) north-northwest of Naze. It is the strongest earthquake near Naze 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 Naze, Kagoshima 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 Naze.
Nearest earthquakes from Naze
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Naze, Kagoshima. 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 Naze.
When was the last earthquake in Naze, Kagoshima?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Naze on the afternoon of December 17, 2024 at 13:09 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 311km north-northeast of Naze at a depth of 166km under water in the East China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Naze, Kagoshima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Naze, Kagoshima?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Naze on the evening of June 15, 1911 at 23:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 109km northwest of Naze at a depth of 150km under water in the East China Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Naze since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Naze, Kagoshima?
In the past 10 years, 975 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Naze. This averages to 98 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
