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.
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.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Apr 8, 2024 10:25AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit near Nichinan in Japan on Monday Morning.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
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 203 kilometers (126 mi) south-west of Kurashiki, at a depth of 26 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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kurashiki.
When was the last earthquake in Kurashiki, Okayama?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kurashiki on the night of May 6, 2024 at 00:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 199km southwest of Kurashiki at a depth of 40km under land. 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.
