Latest earthquakes near Shimotoda, Saitama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shimotoda, Saitama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shimotoda? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shimotoda (also known as しもとだ), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Shimotoda Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shimotoda. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shimotoda and elsewhere.
Apr 24, 2024 08:40PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Hitachi-Naka (Japan).
Apr 4, 2024 12:16PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 45mi from Japan.
Mar 15, 2024 12:14AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan) on Friday Night.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Shimotoda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2778 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shimotoda, Saitama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 277 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shimotoda roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shimotoda in 2016. A total of 408 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shimotoda that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shimotoda in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Shimotoda 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 | 2548 | 91.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 216 | 7.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shimotoda
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shimotoda occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) north-west of Shimotoda, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shimotoda in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 68 kilometers (42 mi) north-west of Shimotoda. It is the strongest earthquake near Shimotoda 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 Shimotoda, Saitama 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 Shimotoda.
Nearest earthquakes from Shimotoda
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shimotoda, Saitama. 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 Shimotoda.
When was the last earthquake in Shimotoda, Saitama?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Shimotoda on the night of May 2, 2024 at 02:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 270km north-east of Shimotoda at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shimotoda, Saitama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shimotoda, Saitama?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Shimotoda on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 68km south-southwest of Shimotoda at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shimotoda since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shimotoda, Saitama?
In the past 10 years, 2778 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shimotoda. This averages to 278 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
