Latest earthquakes near Wakayama 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 わかやま), 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.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Wakayama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 340 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of 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 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 | 321 | 94.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 4.41% |
| 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 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 283 kilometers (176 mi) west-southwest of Wakayama, at a depth of 26 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, 141 kilometers (88 mi) west-southwest of Wakayama. 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Wakayama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Wakayama.
When was the last earthquake in Wakayama?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Wakayama on the morning of April 24, 2024 at 10:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 280km west-southwest of Wakayama at a depth of 40km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wakayama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wakayama?
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 141km south-southeast of Wakayama 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?
In the past 10 years, 340 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.
