Latest earthquakes near Yonago, Tottori today
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Recent Yonago Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yonago. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yonago and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Yonago Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yonago, Tottori in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yonago roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yonago in 2024. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yonago that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yonago in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yonago 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 | 173 | 95.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 3.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yonago
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yonago occurred on Apr 17, 2024 23:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) south-southwest of Yonago, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yonago in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 14, 1940 00:36, 111 kilometers (69 mi) south-southwest of Yonago. It is the strongest earthquake near Yonago 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 Yonago, Tottori 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 Yonago.
Nearest earthquakes from Yonago
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yonago, Tottori. 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 Yonago.
When was the last earthquake in Yonago, Tottori?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yonago on the night of December 29, 2024 at 01:33 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 202km south-southeast of Yonago at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yonago, Tottori in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yonago, Tottori?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Yonago on the night of August 14, 1940 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 111km west-northwest of Yonago at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yonago since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yonago, Tottori?
In the past 10 years, 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yonago. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
