Latest earthquakes near Mishima, Shizuoka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mishima, Shizuoka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mishima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mishima (also known as 三島), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mishima Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mishima. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mishima and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Mishima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1870 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mishima, Shizuoka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 187 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mishima roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mishima in 2016. A total of 250 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mishima 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 Mishima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mishima 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 | 1732 | 92.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 133 | 7.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mishima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mishima occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) south-west of Mishima, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mishima in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 7, 1944 13:35, 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-west of Mishima. It is the strongest earthquake near Mishima 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 Mishima, 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 Mishima.
Nearest earthquakes from Mishima
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mishima, 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 Mishima.
When was the last earthquake in Mishima, Shizuoka?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mishima on the evening of February 20, 2025 at 22:13 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 42km north of Mishima at a depth of 33km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mishima, Shizuoka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mishima, Shizuoka?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mishima on the afternoon of December 7, 1944 at 13:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west-southwest of Mishima at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mishima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mishima, Shizuoka?
In the past 10 years, 1870 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mishima. This averages to 187 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
