Latest earthquakes near Kusatsu, Shiga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kusatsu, Shiga, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kusatsu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kusatsu (also known as 草津), it will show up within minutes.
Kusatsu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 586 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kusatsu, Shiga in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 58 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kusatsu roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kusatsu in 2024. A total of 167 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kusatsu 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 Kusatsu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kusatsu 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 | 549 | 93.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 5.29% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kusatsu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kusatsu occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) north-northeast of Kusatsu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kusatsu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 211 kilometers (131 mi) north-northeast of Kusatsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Kusatsu 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 Kusatsu, 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 Kusatsu.
Nearest earthquakes from Kusatsu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kusatsu, 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 Kusatsu.
When was the last earthquake in Kusatsu, Shiga?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kusatsu on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 22:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 218km southwest of Kusatsu at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kusatsu, Shiga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kusatsu, Shiga?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kusatsu on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 211km south of Kusatsu at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kusatsu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kusatsu, Shiga?
In the past 10 years, 586 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kusatsu. This averages to 59 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
