Latest earthquakes near Kyoto, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Kyoto.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 16, 2025 00:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 256 km W
from Kyoto
Jun 30, 2025 13:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 291 km SE
from Uji
Jun 29, 2025 09:59
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 225 km W
from Kyoto
Jun 12, 2025 12:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 282 km SE
from Kyoto
Jun 7, 2025 23:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 97 km N
from Kyoto
Jun 6, 2025 13:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 244 km NNE
from Kyoto
Jun 2, 2025 18:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 125 km S
from Kyoto
Jun 2, 2025 08:50
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 125 km S
from Kyoto
May 31, 2025 20:15
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 186 km SSW
from Kyoto
May 31, 2025 00:01
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 271 km SSE
from Kyoto
May 29, 2025 16:21
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 184 km NE
from Kyoto
May 29, 2025 15:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 185 km NE
from Kyoto
May 21, 2025 20:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 92 km S
from Kyoto
May 9, 2025 13:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 221 km NNE
from Kyoto
Apr 19, 2025 01:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 254 km NE
from Kyoto
Apr 19, 2025 01:02
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 254 km NE
from Kyoto
Apr 18, 2025 23:39
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 250 km NE
from Kyoto
Apr 18, 2025 20:19
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 254 km NE
from Kyoto
Apr 15, 2025 22:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 238 km NNE
from Kyoto
Apr 9, 2025 22:05
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 228 km NNE
from Kyoto
Apr 8, 2025 19:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 124 km E
from Kyoto
Mar 20, 2025 17:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 217 km NNE
from Kyoto
Mar 19, 2025 13:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 242 km NNE
from Kyoto
Mar 17, 2025 06:23
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 55 km NNE
from Kyoto
Mar 14, 2025 06:20
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 238 km NNE
from Kyoto

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Kyoto Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
54 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.5
Jul 16, 2025 00:49

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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kyoto (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 507 93.89%
Mag. 5 28 5.19%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Jul 28, 2019 03:31.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Dec 21, 1946 04:19.

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 125 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Kyoto.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 28, 2019 03:31
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 252 km SE
from Kyoto
Jan 1, 2024 16:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 260 km NNE
from Kyoto
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 181 km WNW
from Kyoto
Nov 14, 2022 17:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 196 km SE
from Kyoto
Nov 26, 2024 22:47
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 222 km NNE
from Kyoto
Apr 1, 2016 11:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 192 km SSE
from Kyoto
Feb 26, 2025 14:53
(Tokyo)
M 5.8 168 km SSE
from Kyoto
Apr 9, 2018 01:32
(Tokyo)
M 5.7 292 km W
from Kyoto
Jan 1, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 5.6 273 km NNE
from Kyoto
Jun 18, 2018 07:58
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 24 km SSW
from Kyoto

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kyoto on the night of July 16, 2025 at 00:49 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 256km west of Kyoto at a depth of 20km 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.