Latest earthquakes near Uji, Kyoto today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Uji, Kyoto, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Uji? If an earthquake is happening right now near Uji (also known as 宇治), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Uji Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Uji. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Uji and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Uji Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 514 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Uji, Kyoto in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 51 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Uji roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Uji in 2024. A total of 127 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Uji 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 Uji in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Uji 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 | 476 | 92.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 6.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.97% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Uji
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Uji occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 238 kilometers (148 mi) south-east of Uji, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Uji in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 197 kilometers (122 mi) south-east of Uji. It is the strongest earthquake near Uji 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 Uji, Kyoto 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 Uji.
Nearest earthquakes from Uji
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Uji, Kyoto. 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 Uji.
When was the last earthquake in Uji, Kyoto?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Uji on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 13:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 238km north-northeast of Uji at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Uji, Kyoto in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Uji, Kyoto?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Uji on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south of Uji at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Uji since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Uji, Kyoto?
In the past 10 years, 514 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Uji. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
