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.
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.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
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 274 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 | 757 | 93.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 5.69% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Takaoka.
When was the last earthquake in Takaoka, Toyama?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Takaoka on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 12:39 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 57km west-northwest of Takaoka at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. 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.
