Latest earthquakes near Minato, Wakayama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Minato, Wakayama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Minato? If an earthquake is happening right now near Minato (also known as 湊), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Minato Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Minato. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Minato 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 258km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Minato Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 345 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Minato, Wakayama 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 Minato roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Minato in 2022. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Minato 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 Minato in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Minato 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 | 321 | 93.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 5.8% |
| 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 Minato
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Minato occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) east-southeast of Minato, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Minato in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 140 kilometers (87 mi) east-southeast of Minato. It is the strongest earthquake near Minato 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 Minato, Wakayama 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 Minato.
Nearest earthquakes from Minato
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Minato, Wakayama. 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 Minato.
When was the last earthquake in Minato, Wakayama?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Minato on the afternoon of January 9, 2026 at 12:02 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 215km northwest of Minato at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Minato, Wakayama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Minato, Wakayama?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Minato 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 Minato since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Minato, Wakayama?
In the past 10 years, 345 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Minato. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
