Latest earthquakes near Yonago, Tottori today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yonago, Tottori, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yonago? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yonago (also known as 米子), it will show up within minutes.
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 1, 2023 07:34AM
M4.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Minato (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Aug 26, 2023 10:29PM
M4.7 Earthquake hit in the Seto Naikai near Hikari (Japan) on Saturday Evening.
Jul 26, 2023 09:37PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the Sea of Japan 120km from Matsue (Japan).
Jun 11, 2023 01:20AM
M4.5 Earthquake hit near Gobō in Japan on Sunday Night.
Yonago Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 176 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 17 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 2022. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yonago that year. The strongest had a 4.9 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 | 166 | 94.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.14% |
| 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 Mar 14, 2014 02:06 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) south-west of Yonago, at a depth of 79 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yonago in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Mar 7, 1927 18:27, 151 kilometers (94 mi) south-west of Yonago. It is the strongest earthquake near Yonago 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 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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yonago on the evening of November 22, 2023 at 23:07 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 281km south-southwest of Yonago at a depth of 90km under water in the Seto Naikai. 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 evening of March 7, 1927 at 18:27 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 151km east of Yonago at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 176 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 21 days.
