Latest earthquakes near Jōetsu, Niigata today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jōetsu, Niigata, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jōetsu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jōetsu (also known as 上越市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jōetsu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jōetsu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jōetsu and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Jōetsu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1623 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jōetsu, Niigata in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 162 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jōetsu roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jōetsu in 2024. A total of 353 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jōetsu 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 Jōetsu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Jōetsu 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 | 1505 | 92.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 111 | 6.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jōetsu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jōetsu 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 Jōetsu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 231 kilometers (144 mi) west-northwest of Jōetsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Jōetsu 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 Jōetsu, Niigata 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 Jōetsu.
Nearest earthquakes from Jōetsu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jōetsu, Niigata. 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 Jōetsu.
When was the last earthquake in Jōetsu, Niigata?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jōetsu on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 283km south-east of Jōetsu at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jōetsu, Niigata in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jōetsu, Niigata?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jōetsu on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 231km south-southeast of Jōetsu at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jōetsu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jōetsu, Niigata?
In the past 10 years, 1623 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jōetsu. This averages to 162 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
