Latest earthquakes near Kashihara-shi, Nara today
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Recent Kashihara-shi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kashihara-shi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kashihara-shi and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Kashihara-shi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 407 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kashihara-shi, Nara in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 40 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kashihara-shi roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kashihara-shi in 2020. A total of 59 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kashihara-shi that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kashihara-shi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kashihara-shi 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 | 384 | 94.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 4.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kashihara-shi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kashihara-shi occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 206 kilometers (128 mi) south-east of Kashihara-shi, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kashihara-shi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 154 kilometers (96 mi) south-east of Kashihara-shi. It is the strongest earthquake near Kashihara-shi 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 Kashihara-shi, Nara 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 Kashihara-shi.
Nearest earthquakes from Kashihara-shi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kashihara-shi, Nara. 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 Kashihara-shi.
When was the last earthquake in Kashihara-shi, Nara?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kashihara-shi on the evening of April 21, 2024 at 21:28 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 107km east of Kashihara-shi at a depth of 328km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kashihara-shi, Nara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kashihara-shi, Nara?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kashihara-shi on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 154km south of Kashihara-shi at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kashihara-shi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kashihara-shi, Nara?
In the past 10 years, 407 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kashihara-shi. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
