Latest earthquakes near Kōchi, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Kōchi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 6, 2024 14:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 273 km SW
from Kochi
Dec 3, 2024 04:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 70 km NW
from Kochi
Dec 1, 2024 01:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 106 km W
from Kochi
Nov 22, 2024 18:48
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 255 km WSW
from Kochi
Nov 22, 2024 02:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 268 km SW
from Kochi
Nov 16, 2024 08:29
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 249 km NE
from Kochi
Oct 23, 2024 07:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 170 km ENE
from Kochi
Oct 22, 2024 02:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 270 km NNE
from Kochi
Oct 19, 2024 23:41
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 161 km W
from Kochi
Oct 17, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 241 km NE
from Kochi
Oct 10, 2024 05:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 294 km SW
from Kochi
Oct 1, 2024 14:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 257 km SSW
from Kochi
Oct 1, 2024 14:20
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 266 km SSW
from Kochi
Sep 27, 2024 09:31
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 187 km SW
from Kochi
Sep 26, 2024 20:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 280 km WSW
from Kochi
Sep 21, 2024 03:23
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 265 km SW
from Kochi
Sep 20, 2024 21:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 124 km WSW
from Kochi
Sep 16, 2024 23:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 274 km SW
from Kochi
Sep 16, 2024 23:13
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 270 km SW
from Kochi
Sep 15, 2024 20:42
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 277 km SW
from Kochi
Sep 13, 2024 02:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 251 km SW
from Kochi
Sep 12, 2024 10:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 105 km W
from Kochi
Sep 10, 2024 03:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 249 km SW
from Kochi
Sep 9, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 242 km SW
from Kochi
Sep 9, 2024 15:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 258 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.

Kōchi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
39 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.8
Dec 6, 2024 14:26

Average

A total of 390 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 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kōchi roughly every 9 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Kōchi with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kōchi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 340 87.18%
Mag. 5 42 10.77%
Mag. 6 6 1.54%
Mag. 7 2 0.51%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Kōchi

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Aug 8, 2024 16:42.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Dec 21, 1946 04:19.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Jan 22, 2022 01:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 166 km SW
from Kochi
Apr 17, 2024 23:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 113 km WSW
from Kochi
May 10, 2019 08:48
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 252 km SW
from Kochi
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 204 km N
from Kochi
Apr 14, 2016 21:26
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 277 km WSW
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
Apr 16, 2016 01:45
(Tokyo)
M 5.7 263 km WSW
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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kōchi on the afternoon of December 6, 2024 at 14:26 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 273km southwest of Kochi at a depth of 58km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 390 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kōchi. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.