Latest earthquakes near Kyoto, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kyoto, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kyoto? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kyoto (also known as 京都府), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kyoto Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kyoto. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kyoto and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Dec 23, 2025 06:44PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Philippine Sea 173km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 13, 2025 04:03AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 261km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Kyoto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 540 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kyoto, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 54 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kyoto roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kyoto in 2024. A total of 146 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kyoto that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kyoto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kyoto 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 | 502 | 92.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 6.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kyoto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kyoto occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-east of Kyoto, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kyoto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 212 kilometers (132 mi) south-east of Kyoto. It is the strongest earthquake near Kyoto 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 Kyoto, 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 Kyoto.
Earthquakes by city in Kyoto
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kyoto, Japan.
Use this regional Kyoto earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kameoka, Maizuru, Kamigyō-ku, Yawata, Fukuchiyama, Tanabe, Mukō, Arashiyama, Ayabe and Miyazu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kyoto.
When was the last earthquake in Kyoto, Japan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kyoto on the evening of January 7, 2026 at 18:39 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 234km west of Kyoto at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kyoto, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kyoto, Japan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kyoto on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 212km south of Kyoto at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kyoto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kyoto, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 540 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kyoto. This averages to 54 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
