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.

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List of latest earthquakes near Kochi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 18, 2025 18:58
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 225 km WSW
from Kochi
Jul 16, 2025 00:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 127 km NNW
from Kochi
Jul 4, 2025 13:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 280 km SW
from Kochi
Jul 3, 2025 21:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 149 km SW
from Kochi
Jun 29, 2025 09:59
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 196 km N
from Kochi
Jun 18, 2025 21:30
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 229 km SW
from Kochi
Jun 11, 2025 04:48
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 218 km SW
from Kochi
Jun 9, 2025 06:41
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 242 km WNW
from Kochi
Jun 3, 2025 20:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 123 km WSW
from Kochi
Jun 2, 2025 18:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 195 km ENE
from Kochi
Jun 2, 2025 08:50
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 195 km ENE
from Kochi
May 31, 2025 20:15
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 127 km E
from Kochi
May 21, 2025 20:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 204 km ENE
from Kochi
Apr 28, 2025 16:54
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 297 km WSW
from Kochi
Apr 18, 2025 08:57
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 203 km W
from Kochi
Apr 18, 2025 08:57
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 221 km WSW
from Kochi
Apr 2, 2025 23:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 343 km SSW
from Kochi
Mar 18, 2025 17:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 297 km WSW
from Kochi
Mar 18, 2025 05:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 299 km WSW
from Kochi
Mar 6, 2025 12:58
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 201 km E
from Kochi
Feb 28, 2025 15:29
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 23 km NE
from Kochi
Feb 26, 2025 14:53
(Tokyo)
M 5.8 263 km E
from Kochi
Feb 24, 2025 05:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 253 km NE
from Kochi
Feb 21, 2025 17:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 166 km ENE
from Kochi
Feb 17, 2025 12:58
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 272 km WSW
from Kochi

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Kochi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
41 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.7
Jul 18, 2025 18:58

Average

A total of 414 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kochi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 361 87.2%
Mag. 5 44 10.63%
Mag. 6 7 1.69%
Mag. 7 2 0.48%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Kochi

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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Kochi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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 13, 2025 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
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 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

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Kochi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 10, 2023 10:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 16 km E
from Kochi
Feb 28, 2025 15:29
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 23 km NE
from Kochi
Jun 10, 2020 00:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 32 km SSW
from Kochi
Jun 14, 2017 19:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 36 km NNW
from Kochi
Dec 29, 2022 01:47
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 36 km ESE
from Kochi
Jul 18, 2021 14:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 59 km NNE
from Kochi
Nov 26, 2019 15:09
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 59 km NW
from Kochi
Dec 29, 2024 01:33
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 76 km ENE
from Kochi
Apr 21, 2016 23:20
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 83 km E
from Kochi
Dec 25, 2015 11:20
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 83 km E
from Kochi

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kochi

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kochi.

When was the last earthquake in Kochi, Kōchi?

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kochi on the evening of July 18, 2025 at 18:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west-southwest of Kochi at a depth of 100km under land. 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, 414 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kochi. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.