Latest earthquakes near Kochi, Kōchi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kochi, Kōchi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kochi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kochi (also known as こうち), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kochi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kochi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kochi and elsewhere.
Dec 13, 2025 04:03AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 261km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Nov 25, 2025 06:01PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Kumamoto in Japan.
Kochi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 419 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kochi, Kōchi 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 Kochi roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kochi in 2016. A total of 122 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kochi that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kochi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kochi 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 | 364 | 86.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 10.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kochi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kochi 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 Kochi 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 Kochi 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 Kochi, Kōchi 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 Kochi.
Nearest earthquakes from Kochi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kochi, Kōchi. 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 Kochi.
When was the last earthquake in Kochi, Kōchi?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kochi on the night of December 13, 2025 at 04:03 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 394km east-southeast of Kochi at a depth of 369km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kochi, Kōchi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kochi, Kōchi?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kochi 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 Kochi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kochi, Kōchi?
In the past 10 years, 419 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kochi. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
