Latest earthquakes near Okayama, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Okayama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Okayama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Okayama (also known as 岡山県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Okayama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Okayama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Okayama and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Okayama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 267 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Okayama, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Okayama roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Okayama in 2022. A total of 37 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Okayama that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Okayama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Okayama 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 | 246 | 92.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 6.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.12% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Okayama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Okayama occurred on Apr 17, 2024 23:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) south-west of Kurashiki, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Okayama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 249 kilometers (155 mi) south-west of Okayama. It is the strongest earthquake near Okayama 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 Okayama, 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 Okayama.
Earthquakes by city in Okayama
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Okayama, Japan.
Use this regional Okayama earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tsuyama, Tamano, Kasaoka, Sōja, Ibara, Takahashi, Niimi and Kamogatachō-kamogata.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Okayama.
When was the last earthquake in Okayama, Japan?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Okayama on the night of December 16, 2024 at 04:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 141km east-southeast of Okayama at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Okayama, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Okayama, Japan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Okayama on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-east of Okayama at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Okayama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Okayama, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 267 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Okayama. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
