Latest earthquakes near Kōchi, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kōchi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kōchi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kōchi (also known as 高知県), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 17:28 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 297 km WSW from Kochi |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 215 km E from Kochi |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 23 km NE from Kochi |
| 28 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 263 km E from Kochi |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 05:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 253 km NE from Kochi |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 17:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 166 km ENE from Kochi |
| 37 days ago (Feb 17 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 272 km WSW from Kochi |
| 58 days ago (Jan 27 14:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 259 km SW from Kochi |
| 64 days ago (Jan 21 22:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 247 km SSW from Kochi |
| 65 days ago (Jan 20 22:00 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 272 km ENE from Kochi |
| 68 days ago (Jan 17 20:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 231 km SW from Kochi |
| 68 days ago (Jan 17 20:32 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 230 km SSW from Kochi |
| 70 days ago (Jan 15 02:55 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 253 km SW from Kochi |
| 70 days ago (Jan 15 02:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 261 km SW from Kochi |
| 71 days ago (Jan 14 11:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 233 km SW from Kochi |
| 71 days ago (Jan 14 10:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 235 km SW from Kochi |
| 71 days ago (Jan 14 08:55 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 242 km SW from Kochi |
| 71 days ago (Jan 14 01:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 264 km SW from Kochi |
| 71 days ago (Jan 14 01:14 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 241 km SW from Kochi |
| 71 days ago (Jan 13 23:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 260 km SW from Kochi |
| 72 days ago (Jan 13 21:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 257 km SW from Kochi |
| 72 days ago (Jan 13 21:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 247 km SW from Kochi |
| 72 days ago (Jan 13 21:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 242 km SW from Kochi |
| 72 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 266 km SW from Kochi |
| 75 days ago (Jan 10 01:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 211 km SW from Kochi |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kōchi
Recent Kōchi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kōchi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kōchi and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Kōchi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 411 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kōchi, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kōchi roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kōchi in 2016. A total of 122 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kōchi that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kōchi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kōchi 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 | 357 | 86.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 45 | 10.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.49% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kōchi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kōchi occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-west of Kochi, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kōchi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 225 kilometers (140 mi) south-west of Kochi. It is the strongest earthquake near Kōchi 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 Kōchi, Japan 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 Kōchi.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 16:42 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 275 km SW from Kochi |
| Apr 16, 2016 01:25 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 272 km WSW from Kochi |
| 72 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 266 km SW from Kochi |
| Apr 17, 2024 23:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 113 km WSW from Kochi |
| Jan 22, 2022 01:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 166 km SW from Kochi |
| Apr 14, 2016 21:26 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 277 km WSW from Kochi |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 204 km N from Kochi |
| May 10, 2019 08:48 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 252 km SW from Kochi |
| Apr 15, 2016 00:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 279 km WSW from Kochi |
| Apr 1, 2016 11:39 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 266 km E from Kochi |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kōchi
Earthquakes by city in Kōchi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kōchi, Japan.
Use this regional Kōchi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nakamura, Susaki, Sukumo, Ino, Aki and Muroto-misakicho.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kōchi.
When was the last earthquake in Kōchi, Japan?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kōchi on the afternoon of March 18, 2025 at 17:28 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 297km west-southwest of Kochi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kōchi, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kōchi, Japan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kōchi on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 225km east-southeast of Kochi at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kōchi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kōchi, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 411 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kōchi. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
