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.
Nov 1, 2023 07:34AM
M4.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Minato (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Jun 21, 2023 08:33AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Jun 11, 2023 01:20AM
M4.5 Earthquake hit near Gobō in Japan on Sunday Night.
May 26, 2023 07:03PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Chiba (Japan).
May 22, 2023 04:42PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 100km from Yokosuka (Japan) on Monday Afternoon.
May 15, 2023 01:22AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Night in the Philippine Sea 198km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Mie Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 627 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 62 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mie roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mie in 2022. A total of 82 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mie that year. The strongest had a 6.1 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 7 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 | 591 | 94.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 4.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.96% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 190 kilometers (118 mi) south-southeast of Tsu, at a depth of 367 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) south-southeast of Tsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Mie in the past 123 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mie.
When was the last earthquake in Mie, Japan?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mie on the night of November 28, 2023 at 05:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 109km south-east of Yokkaichi at a depth of 298km 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, 627 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mie. This averages to 63 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
