Latest earthquakes near Kurashiki, Okayama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kurashiki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kurashiki (also known as 倉敷), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 21 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 381 km NE from Kurashiki |
| 23 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 219 km ENE from Kurashiki |
| 34 days ago (Mar 6 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 196 km ESE from Kurashiki |
| 40 days ago (Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 98 km S from Kurashiki |
| 42 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 264 km ESE from Kurashiki |
| 44 days ago (Feb 24 05:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 161 km ENE from Kurashiki |
| 47 days ago (Feb 21 17:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 142 km ESE from Kurashiki |
| 58 days ago (Feb 9 23:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 282 km E from Kurashiki |
| 78 days ago (Jan 20 22:00 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 248 km ESE from Kurashiki |
| 84 days ago (Jan 15 02:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 368 km SSW from Kurashiki |
| 85 days ago (Jan 14 01:14 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 344 km SSW from Kurashiki |
| 85 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 369 km SSW from Kurashiki |
| 92 days ago (Jan 6 18:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 277 km SW from Kurashiki |
| 98 days ago (Jan 1 08:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 269 km SSW from Kurashiki |
| Dec 29, 2024 01:33 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 100 km SSE from Kurashiki |
| Dec 24, 2024 06:55 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 162 km W from Kurashiki |
| Dec 16, 2024 04:37 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 153 km ESE from Kurashiki |
| Dec 15, 2024 13:46 (Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 183 km SE from Kurashiki |
| Dec 3, 2024 04:51 (Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 96 km SW from Kurashiki |
| Dec 1, 2024 01:24 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 184 km SW from Kurashiki |
| Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 353 km NE from Kurashiki |
| Nov 16, 2024 08:29 (Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 180 km ENE from Kurashiki |
| Oct 23, 2024 07:08 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 138 km ESE from Kurashiki |
| Oct 22, 2024 02:40 (Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 161 km NE from Kurashiki |
| Oct 21, 2024 15:19 (Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 279 km ENE from Kurashiki |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kurashiki
Recent Kurashiki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kurashiki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kurashiki and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Kurashiki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 253 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kurashiki, Okayama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kurashiki roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kurashiki in 2022. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kurashiki 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 Kurashiki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kurashiki 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 | 231 | 91.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.19% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kurashiki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kurashiki 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 Kurashiki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 256 kilometers (159 mi) south-west of Kurashiki. It is the strongest earthquake near Kurashiki in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kurashiki, Okayama 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 Kurashiki.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 23:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 197 km SW from Kurashiki |
| Jan 22, 2022 01:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 261 km SW from Kurashiki |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 88 km N from Kurashiki |
| Apr 1, 2016 11:39 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 276 km ESE from Kurashiki |
| 42 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 264 km ESE from Kurashiki |
| Apr 9, 2018 01:32 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 134 km NW from Kurashiki |
| Jul 13, 2015 02:52 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 255 km SW from Kurashiki |
| Apr 16, 2016 03:55 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 298 km SW from Kurashiki |
| Jun 18, 2018 07:58 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 173 km E from Kurashiki |
| Nov 2, 2018 16:53 (Tokyo) |
M 5.4 | 163 km SE from Kurashiki |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kurashiki
Nearest earthquakes from Kurashiki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kurashiki, Okayama. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2020 14:30 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 35 km WSW from Kurashiki |
| Jul 18, 2021 14:35 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 66 km S from Kurashiki |
| Aug 18, 2021 01:31 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 78 km WNW from Kurashiki |
| May 23, 2022 08:20 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 84 km SE from Kurashiki |
| Aug 2, 2021 09:37 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 84 km NW from Kurashiki |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:33 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 86 km N from Kurashiki |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 88 km N from Kurashiki |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:53 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 87 km N from Kurashiki |
| Oct 29, 2016 13:43 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 88 km N from Kurashiki |
| Jun 14, 2017 19:24 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 88 km SSW from Kurashiki |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kurashiki
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kurashiki.
When was the last earthquake in Kurashiki, Okayama?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kurashiki on the afternoon of March 19, 2025 at 13:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 381km north-east of Kurashiki at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kurashiki, Okayama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kurashiki, Okayama?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kurashiki on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 256km south-east of Kurashiki at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kurashiki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kurashiki, Okayama?
In the past 10 years, 253 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kurashiki. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
