Latest earthquakes near Yokkaichi, Mie today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yokkaichi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yokkaichi (also known as 四日), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yokkaichi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yokkaichi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yokkaichi and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Yokkaichi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 728 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yokkaichi, Mie in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 72 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yokkaichi roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yokkaichi in 2024. A total of 202 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yokkaichi 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 Yokkaichi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Yokkaichi 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 | 681 | 93.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 5.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yokkaichi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yokkaichi 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 Yokkaichi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 215 kilometers (134 mi) north of Yokkaichi. It is the strongest earthquake near Yokkaichi 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 Yokkaichi, 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 Yokkaichi.
Nearest earthquakes from Yokkaichi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yokkaichi, 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 Yokkaichi.
When was the last earthquake in Yokkaichi, Mie?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yokkaichi on the night of December 22, 2024 at 02:06 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 227km north of Yokkaichi at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yokkaichi, Mie in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yokkaichi, Mie?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Yokkaichi on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 215km south-southwest of Yokkaichi at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yokkaichi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yokkaichi, Mie?
In the past 10 years, 728 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yokkaichi. This averages to 73 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
