Latest earthquakes near Niigata, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Niigata.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 17:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 193 km SE
from Niigata
Dec 4, 2023 20:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 17 km SSE
from Nagaoka
Dec 2, 2023 17:36
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 265 km ENE
from Niigata
Dec 2, 2023 09:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 259 km NE
from Niigata
Dec 1, 2023 12:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 246 km E
from Niigata
Dec 1, 2023 11:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 215 km SSE
from Niigata
Nov 30, 2023 00:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 299 km SSE
from Nagaoka
Nov 27, 2023 03:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 246 km E
from Niigata
Nov 25, 2023 23:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 215 km SE
from Niigata
Nov 25, 2023 10:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 207 km SE
from Niigata
Nov 23, 2023 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 249 km SE
from Niigata
Nov 23, 2023 02:23
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 145 km NE
from Niigata
Nov 21, 2023 06:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 280 km E
from Niigata
Nov 18, 2023 07:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 279 km ENE
from Niigata
Nov 18, 2023 02:25
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 226 km SE
from Niigata
Nov 18, 2023 01:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 299 km ENE
from Niigata
Nov 16, 2023 13:47
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 297 km ENE
from Niigata
Nov 16, 2023 12:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 223 km ESE
from Niigata
Nov 15, 2023 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 264 km SSE
from Jōetsu
Nov 14, 2023 16:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 242 km ESE
from Niigata
Nov 10, 2023 14:31
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 92 km WNW
from Jōetsu
Nov 10, 2023 10:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 265 km S
from Niigata
Nov 9, 2023 17:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 229 km E
from Niigata
Nov 8, 2023 22:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 264 km SE
from Niigata
Nov 7, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 229 km ESE
from Niigata

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Recent Niigata Earthquake News

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Niigata Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
246 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 5, 2023 17:55

Average

A total of 2461 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 246 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Niigata roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Niigata in 2022. A total of 354 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Niigata that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Niigata with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Niigata (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2276 92.48%
Mag. 5 169 6.87%
Mag. 6 13 0.53%
Mag. 7 3 0.12%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Niigata

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Mar 16, 2022 23:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.1
On Mar 11, 2011 14:46.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Niigata occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 227 kilometers (141 mi) east of Niigata, at a depth of 41 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) east of Niigata. It is the strongest earthquake near Niigata 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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Niigata.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 16, 2022 23:36
(Tokyo)
M 7.3 227 km E
from Niigata
Feb 13, 2021 23:07
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 244 km E
from Niigata
Mar 20, 2021 18:09
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 239 km ENE
from Niigata
May 1, 2021 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 230 km E
from Niigata
Nov 22, 2016 05:59
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 217 km ESE
from Niigata
May 13, 2015 06:12
(Tokyo)
M 6.8 287 km ENE
from Niigata
Jun 18, 2019 22:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.4 93 km NNE
from Niigata
Aug 4, 2019 19:23
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 229 km E
from Niigata
Apr 20, 2020 05:39
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 284 km ENE
from Niigata
Nov 22, 2014 22:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 64 km SSW
from Jōetsu

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Niigata

Earthquakes by city in Niigata

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Niigata.

When was the last earthquake in Niigata, Japan?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Niigata on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 17:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 193km south-east of Niigata at a depth of 90km 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, 2461 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Niigata. This averages to 246 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.