Latest earthquakes near Toyama, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Toyama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Toyama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Toyama (also known as 富山県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Toyama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Toyama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Toyama and elsewhere.
May 26, 2023 07:03PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Chiba (Japan).
May 11, 2023 04:16AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Kamogawa in Japan.
May 10, 2023 09:54PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M4.9 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Sea of Japan near Takaoka (Japan).
May 10, 2023 07:14AM
Shallow M4.8 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Morning in the Sea of Japan near Toyama (Japan).
May 9, 2023 05:14AM
On Tuesday Night a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
May 5, 2023 09:58PM
On Friday Evening a Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK struck near Toyama in Japan.
Toyama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 733 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Toyama, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 73 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Toyama roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Toyama in 2022. A total of 98 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Toyama that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Toyama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Toyama 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 | 687 | 93.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 5.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Toyama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Toyama occurred on Jun 18, 2019 22:22 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) north-east of Toyama, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Toyama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 249 kilometers (155 mi) north-east of Toyama. It is the strongest earthquake near Toyama 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 Toyama, Japan 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 Toyama.
Earthquakes by city in Toyama
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Toyama, Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Toyama.
When was the last earthquake in Toyama, Japan?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Toyama on the evening of December 4, 2023 at 20:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 164km east-northeast of Toyama at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Toyama, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Toyama, Japan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Toyama on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-east of Toyama at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Toyama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Toyama, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 733 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Toyama. This averages to 73 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
