Latest earthquakes near Niigata 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 にいがた), 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.
Mar 26, 2026 11:18PM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 192km from Morioka (Japan) on Thursday Evening.
Mar 8, 2026 10:08PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.4 FORESHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 178km from Morioka (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Niigata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2347 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Niigata in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 234 earthquakes per year, or 19 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 400 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 | 2172 | 92.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 157 | 6.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 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 159 kilometers (99 mi) west-southwest of Niigata, 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-southwest 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Niigata
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Niigata.
When was the last earthquake in Niigata?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Niigata on the evening of April 4, 2026 at 19:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 263km east of Niigata at a depth of 68km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Niigata in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Niigata?
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?
In the past 10 years, 2347 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Niigata. This averages to 235 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
