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.
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.
Jul 28, 2026 04:27PM
DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Matsubase in Japan.
Kōchi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 359 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 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kōchi roughly every 10 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 | 315 | 87.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 37 | 10.31% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 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 126 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.
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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kōchi on the afternoon of September 1, 2026 at 12:01 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west of Kochi at a depth of 10km under water in the East China 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, 359 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kōchi. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
