Latest earthquakes near Wakayama, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wakayama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wakayama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wakayama (also known as 和歌山県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Wakayama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Wakayama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Wakayama and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Dec 23, 2025 06:44PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Philippine Sea 173km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 13, 2025 04:03AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 261km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Wakayama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 346 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wakayama, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Wakayama roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Wakayama in 2022. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Wakayama that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wakayama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Wakayama 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 | 322 | 93.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 5.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Wakayama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wakayama occurred on Apr 17, 2024 23:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) west-southwest of Minato, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wakayama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 140 kilometers (87 mi) west-southwest of Minato. It is the strongest earthquake near Wakayama in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wakayama, 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 Wakayama.
Earthquakes by city in Wakayama
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Wakayama, Japan.
Use this regional Wakayama earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tanabe, Hashimoto, Iwade, Kainan, Shingū, Gobō, Shirahama and Kushimoto.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Wakayama.
When was the last earthquake in Wakayama, Japan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Wakayama on the evening of January 7, 2026 at 18:39 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 215km northwest of Minato at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wakayama, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wakayama, Japan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Wakayama on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 140km south-southeast of Minato at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wakayama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wakayama, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 346 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wakayama. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
