Latest earthquakes near Mie, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mie, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mie? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mie (also known as 三重県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mie Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mie. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mie and elsewhere.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Mie Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 782 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mie, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 78 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mie roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mie in 2024. A total of 165 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mie that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mie in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Mie 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 | 730 | 93.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 5.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.9% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mie
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mie occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) north of Yokkaichi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mie in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 188 kilometers (117 mi) north of Tsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Mie in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mie, 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 Mie.
Earthquakes by city in Mie
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mie, Japan.
Use this regional Mie earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ise, Nabari, Ueno-ebisumachi, Hisai-motomachi, Komono, Kameyama, Toba, Owase and Kawage.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mie.
When was the last earthquake in Mie, Japan?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mie on the evening of April 21, 2024 at 21:28 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 69km south-east of Yokkaichi at a depth of 310km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mie, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mie, Japan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mie on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 188km south-southwest of Tsu at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mie since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mie, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 782 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mie. This averages to 78 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
