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.
Apr 24, 2024 08:40PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Hitachi-Naka (Japan).
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Hamamatsu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1195 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 119 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 2023. A total of 131 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hamamatsu that year. The strongest had a 6.1 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 | 1104 | 92.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 85 | 7.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 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 124 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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hamamatsu on the night of April 28, 2024 at 05:43 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 56km northwest of Hamamatsu at a depth of 280km under land. 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, 1195 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hamamatsu. This averages to 120 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
