Latest earthquakes near Hamamatsu, Shizuoka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hamamatsu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hamamatsu (also known as 浜松), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hamamatsu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hamamatsu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hamamatsu and elsewhere.
Nov 1, 2023 07:34AM
M4.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Minato (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Oct 15, 2023 06:13PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 251km from Chiba (Japan).
Jun 21, 2023 08:33AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Jun 11, 2023 01:20AM
M4.5 Earthquake hit near Gobō in Japan on Sunday Night.
May 26, 2023 07:03PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Chiba (Japan).
May 22, 2023 04:42PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 100km from Yokosuka (Japan) on Monday Afternoon.
Hamamatsu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1133 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 113 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hamamatsu roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hamamatsu in 2021. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hamamatsu that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hamamatsu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hamamatsu 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 | 1050 | 92.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 78 | 6.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hamamatsu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hamamatsu occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 177 kilometers (110 mi) south-southwest of Hamamatsu, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hamamatsu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 243 kilometers (151 mi) south-southwest of Hamamatsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Hamamatsu in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 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 Hamamatsu.
Nearest earthquakes from Hamamatsu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. 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 Hamamatsu.
When was the last earthquake in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hamamatsu on the night of December 8, 2023 at 03:53 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 237km east-northeast of Hamamatsu at a depth of 70km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hamamatsu, Shizuoka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hamamatsu, Shizuoka?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hamamatsu on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 243km southwest of Hamamatsu at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hamamatsu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hamamatsu, Shizuoka?
In the past 10 years, 1133 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hamamatsu. This averages to 113 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
