Latest earthquakes near Niigata, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Niigata, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Niigata? If an earthquake is happening right now near Niigata (also known as 新潟県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Niigata Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Niigata. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Niigata and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Jan 11, 2026 01:15PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Miyako in Japan on Sunday Afternoon.
Dec 12, 2025 11:44AM
Shallow M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 114km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Nov 9, 2025 05:03PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M6.8 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 192km from Morioka (Japan).
Niigata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2551 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Niigata, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 255 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Niigata roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Niigata in 2024. A total of 425 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Niigata 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 Niigata in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Niigata 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 | 2372 | 92.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 161 | 6.31% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Niigata
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Niigata occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 93 kilometers (58 mi) west-northwest of Jōetsu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Niigata in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 298 kilometers (185 mi) west-northwest of Niigata. It is the strongest earthquake near Niigata in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Niigata, 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 Niigata.
Earthquakes by city in Niigata
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Niigata, Japan.
Use this regional Niigata earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kashiwazaki, Sanjō, Shibata, Niitsu-honchō, Tsubame, Mitsuke, Shirone, Tōkamachi, Ojiya, Gosen, Kameda-honchō, Kamo, Murakami, Itoigawa, Muikamachi, Maki, Arai, Yoshida-kasugachō, Tochio-honchō, Suibara and Shiozawa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Niigata.
When was the last earthquake in Niigata, Japan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Niigata on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 13:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 116km west-southwest of Jōetsu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Niigata, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Niigata, Japan?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Niigata on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 298km east of Niigata at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Niigata since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Niigata, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 2551 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Niigata. This averages to 255 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
