Latest earthquakes near Takaoka, Toyama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Takaoka, Toyama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Takaoka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Takaoka (also known as 高岡), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 133 km E from Takaoka |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 170 km ENE from Takaoka |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 17:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 57 km WNW from Takaoka |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 50 km NW from Takaoka |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 171 km SW from Takaoka |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 98 km NNE from Takaoka |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 246 km ENE from Takaoka |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 06:20 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 67 km NW from Takaoka |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 04:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 215 km WNW from Takaoka |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 274 km ESE from Takaoka |
| 23 days ago (Mar 4 09:42 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 57 km WNW from Takaoka |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 195 km E from Takaoka |
| 28 days ago (Feb 27 04:45 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 57 km WNW from Takaoka |
| 28 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 356 km S from Takaoka |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 03:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 57 km WNW from Takaoka |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 02:44 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 57 km WNW from Takaoka |
| 31 days ago (Feb 24 07:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 63 km WNW from Takaoka |
| 31 days ago (Feb 24 05:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 223 km SW from Takaoka |
| 31 days ago (Feb 24 05:06 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 57 km WNW from Takaoka |
| 31 days ago (Feb 24 04:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 59 km WNW from Takaoka |
| 33 days ago (Feb 22 02:27 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 61 km WNW from Takaoka |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 22:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 221 km SE from Takaoka |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 09:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 95 km WNW from Takaoka |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 19:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 284 km E from Takaoka |
| 43 days ago (Feb 12 05:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 249 km ESE from Takaoka |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Takaoka
Recent Takaoka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Takaoka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Takaoka and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Takaoka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 808 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Takaoka, Toyama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 80 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Takaoka roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Takaoka in 2024. A total of 276 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Takaoka that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Takaoka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Takaoka 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 | 756 | 93.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 5.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Takaoka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Takaoka occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 85 kilometers (53 mi) north-northeast of Takaoka, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Takaoka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 266 kilometers (165 mi) north-northeast of Takaoka. It is the strongest earthquake near Takaoka 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 Takaoka, Toyama 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 Takaoka.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 16:10 (Tokyo) |
M 7.5 | 85 km NNE from Takaoka |
| Jan 1, 2024 16:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 52 km NNW from Takaoka |
| May 5, 2023 14:42 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 92 km NNE from Takaoka |
| Sep 29, 2021 17:37 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 275 km NNW from Takaoka |
| Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 62 km WNW from Takaoka |
| Jan 9, 2024 17:59 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 141 km NNE from Takaoka |
| Jan 1, 2024 16:06 (Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 85 km NNE from Takaoka |
| Jun 3, 2024 06:31 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 81 km NNE from Takaoka |
| Jan 1, 2024 16:56 (Tokyo) |
M 5.6 | 62 km N from Takaoka |
| May 5, 2023 21:58 (Tokyo) |
M 5.6 | 85 km NNE from Takaoka |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Takaoka
Nearest earthquakes from Takaoka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Takaoka, Toyama. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2022 21:10 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 41 km ESE from Takaoka |
| Oct 1, 2022 11:40 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 43 km S from Takaoka |
| Oct 12, 2017 08:21 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 43 km SSE from Takaoka |
| Jul 11, 2024 12:01 (Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 45 km NE from Takaoka |
| Jan 23, 2024 02:13 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 44 km NNW from Takaoka |
| Jan 5, 2024 00:04 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 44 km N from Takaoka |
| Sep 2, 2020 02:49 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 44 km SW from Takaoka |
| Nov 17, 2015 19:15 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 46 km N from Takaoka |
| Mar 13, 2024 03:31 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 47 km NW from Takaoka |
| Jan 19, 2024 07:06 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 46 km NNW from Takaoka |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Takaoka
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Takaoka.
When was the last earthquake in Takaoka, Toyama?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Takaoka on the morning of March 24, 2025 at 11:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 133km east of Takaoka at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Takaoka, Toyama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Takaoka, Toyama?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Takaoka on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 266km south-east of Takaoka at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Takaoka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Takaoka, Toyama?
In the past 10 years, 808 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Takaoka. This averages to 81 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
