Latest earthquakes near Takaoka, Toyama today

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List of latest earthquakes near Takaoka.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 8, 2024 22:58
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 57 km WNW
from Takaoka
Dec 7, 2024 12:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 163 km NW
from Takaoka
Dec 4, 2024 19:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 266 km ESE
from Takaoka
Dec 4, 2024 06:05
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 61 km WNW
from Takaoka
Dec 4, 2024 00:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 67 km NW
from Takaoka
Dec 4, 2024 00:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 67 km NW
from Takaoka
Dec 2, 2024 14:36
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 101 km ESE
from Takaoka
Dec 2, 2024 09:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 67 km NW
from Takaoka
Dec 2, 2024 09:20
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 61 km WNW
from Takaoka
Dec 2, 2024 08:39
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 122 km NNE
from Takaoka
Dec 2, 2024 05:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 61 km WNW
from Takaoka
Dec 1, 2024 23:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 61 km WNW
from Takaoka
Dec 1, 2024 13:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 61 km WNW
from Takaoka
Dec 1, 2024 13:15
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 67 km NW
from Takaoka
Dec 1, 2024 11:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 61 km WNW
from Takaoka
Dec 1, 2024 03:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 57 km WNW
from Takaoka
Nov 30, 2024 23:13
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 57 km WNW
from Takaoka
Nov 30, 2024 18:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 61 km WNW
from Takaoka
Nov 30, 2024 17:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 61 km WNW
from Takaoka
Nov 30, 2024 10:22
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 61 km WNW
from Takaoka
Nov 30, 2024 09:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 61 km WNW
from Takaoka
Nov 30, 2024 09:30
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 61 km WNW
from Takaoka
Nov 30, 2024 02:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 57 km WNW
from Takaoka
Nov 29, 2024 18:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 57 km WNW
from Takaoka
Nov 29, 2024 17:43
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 61 km WNW
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.

Takaoka Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
80 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Dec 8, 2024 22:58

Average

A total of 809 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 273 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Takaoka that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Takaoka with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Takaoka (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 758 93.7%
Mag. 5 46 5.69%
Mag. 6 4 0.49%
Mag. 7 1 0.12%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Takaoka

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.5
On Jan 1, 2024 16:10.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Sep 1, 1923 11:58.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Takaoka.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 1, 2024 16:10
(Tokyo)
M 7.5 85 km NNE
from Takaoka
May 5, 2023 14:42
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 92 km NNE
from Takaoka
Jan 1, 2024 16:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 52 km NNW
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 65 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
May 5, 2023 21:58
(Tokyo)
M 5.6 85 km NNE
from Takaoka
Jan 1, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 5.6 62 km N
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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Takaoka.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 21, 2022 21:10
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 41 km ESE
from Takaoka
Oct 12, 2017 08:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 43 km SSE
from Takaoka
Oct 1, 2022 11:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 43 km S
from Takaoka
Sep 2, 2020 02:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 44 km SW
from Takaoka
Jul 11, 2024 12:01
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 45 km NE
from Takaoka
Mar 2, 2015 04:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 44 km ESE
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
Jan 26, 2024 14:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 47 km NNW
from Takaoka
Feb 14, 2024 10:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 47 km N
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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Takaoka on the evening of December 8, 2024 at 22:58 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, 809 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.