Latest earthquakes near Wakayama, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Wakayama.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 3, 2024 04:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 199 km W
from Minato
Dec 1, 2024 01:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 270 km WSW
from Minato
Nov 26, 2024 22:47
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 333 km NNE
from Minato
Nov 26, 2024 20:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 238 km NE
from Minato
Nov 25, 2024 15:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 193 km E
from Minato
Nov 23, 2024 22:01
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 199 km ENE
from Wakayama
Nov 20, 2024 03:36
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 297 km E
from Minato
Nov 16, 2024 08:29
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 91 km NNE
from Minato
Nov 6, 2024 06:42
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 286 km NNE
from Minato
Nov 4, 2024 19:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 267 km NE
from Minato
Oct 23, 2024 07:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 5 km ESE
from Minato
Oct 22, 2024 02:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 167 km N
from Minato
Oct 21, 2024 15:19
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 186 km NE
from Minato
Oct 17, 2024 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 93 km NNE
from Minato
Oct 5, 2024 06:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 192 km ESE
from Minato
Sep 29, 2024 02:53
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 222 km ESE
from Minato
Sep 23, 2024 06:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 296 km ENE
from Minato
Sep 20, 2024 21:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 289 km WSW
from Minato
Sep 15, 2024 22:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 177 km ENE
from Minato
Sep 12, 2024 10:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 263 km WSW
from Minato
Sep 8, 2024 16:04
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 269 km WSW
from Minato
Sep 7, 2024 22:42
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 328 km SE
from Minato
Aug 24, 2024 09:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 166 km SSW
from Minato
Aug 16, 2024 22:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 236 km N
from Minato
Aug 8, 2024 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 436 km SW
from Minato

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Wakayama

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.

Wakayama Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
34 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.9
Dec 3, 2024 04:51

Average

A total of 343 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Wakayama (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 325 94.75%
Mag. 5 14 4.08%
Mag. 6 4 1.17%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Wakayama

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Apr 17, 2024 23:14.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Dec 21, 1946 04:19.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Wakayama.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 17, 2024 23:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 279 km WSW
from Minato
Jul 28, 2019 03:31
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 232 km ESE
from Minato
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 178 km NW
from Minato
Nov 14, 2022 17:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 204 km ESE
from Minato
Apr 1, 2016 11:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 147 km SE
from Minato
Apr 9, 2018 01:32
(Tokyo)
M 5.7 264 km WNW
from Minato
Jun 18, 2018 07:58
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 81 km NNE
from Minato
Nov 2, 2018 16:53
(Tokyo)
M 5.4 60 km S
from Minato
May 9, 2022 17:33
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 164 km ENE
from Minato
Nov 19, 2016 11:48
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 51 km SSE
from Minato

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Wakayama on the night of December 3, 2024 at 04:51 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 199km west 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, 343 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wakayama. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.