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.
Oct 21, 2025 04:04AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Maizuru in Japan.
Minato Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 340 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 | 320 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 4.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.18% |
| 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 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 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) west-southwest of Minato. It is the strongest earthquake near Minato in the past 125 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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Minato on the night of November 16, 2025 at 03:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north-east of Minato at a depth of 263km 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, 340 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Minato. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
