Latest earthquakes near Hikone, Shiga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hikone, Shiga, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hikone? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hikone (also known as 彦根), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hikone Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hikone. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hikone 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.
Hikone Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 722 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hikone, Shiga 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 Hikone roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hikone in 2024. A total of 230 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hikone that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hikone in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hikone 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 | 672 | 93.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 5.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.83% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hikone
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hikone occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-northeast of Hikone, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hikone in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 239 kilometers (149 mi) north-northeast of Hikone. It is the strongest earthquake near Hikone 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 Hikone, Shiga 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 Hikone.
Nearest earthquakes from Hikone
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hikone, Shiga. 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 Hikone.
When was the last earthquake in Hikone, Shiga?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hikone 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 Hikone, Shiga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hikone, Shiga?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hikone on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 239km south of Hikone at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hikone since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hikone, Shiga?
In the past 10 years, 722 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hikone. This averages to 72 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
