Latest earthquakes near Shiga, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shiga, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shiga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shiga (also known as 滋賀県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Shiga Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shiga. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shiga and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Shiga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 723 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shiga, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 72 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shiga roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shiga in 2024. A total of 222 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shiga that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shiga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Shiga 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 | 682 | 94.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 4.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shiga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shiga occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-southeast of Ōtsu, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shiga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 209 kilometers (130 mi) south-southeast of Ōtsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Shiga 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 Shiga, 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 Shiga.
Earthquakes by city in Shiga
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Shiga, Japan.
Use this regional Shiga earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ōmihachiman, Moriyama, Nagahama, Youkaichi, Minakuchichō-matoba, Kitahama and Hino.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shiga.
When was the last earthquake in Shiga, Japan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Shiga on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 13:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 185km north-northeast of Hikone at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shiga, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shiga, Japan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Shiga on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 209km south of Ōtsu at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shiga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shiga, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 723 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shiga. This averages to 72 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
