Latest earthquakes near Kuwana, Mie today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kuwana, Mie, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kuwana? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kuwana (also known as 桑名), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kuwana Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kuwana. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kuwana and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Kuwana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 756 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kuwana, Mie in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 75 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kuwana roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kuwana in 2024. A total of 226 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kuwana 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 Kuwana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kuwana 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 | 707 | 93.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 5.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kuwana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kuwana occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) north of Kuwana, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kuwana in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 226 kilometers (140 mi) north of Kuwana. It is the strongest earthquake near Kuwana 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 Kuwana, Mie 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 Kuwana.
Nearest earthquakes from Kuwana
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kuwana, Mie. 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 Kuwana.
When was the last earthquake in Kuwana, Mie?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuwana on the night of February 22, 2025 at 02:27 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 218km north of Kuwana at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kuwana, Mie in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kuwana, Mie?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuwana on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 226km south-southwest of Kuwana at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kuwana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kuwana, Mie?
In the past 10 years, 756 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kuwana. This averages to 76 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
