Latest earthquakes near Yamaguchi, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yamaguchi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yamaguchi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yamaguchi (also known as 山口県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yamaguchi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yamaguchi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yamaguchi and elsewhere.
Nov 11, 2023 05:50AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the East China Sea near Kanoya (Japan).
Nov 1, 2023 07:34AM
M4.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Minato (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Aug 26, 2023 10:29PM
M4.7 Earthquake hit in the Seto Naikai near Hikari (Japan) on Saturday Evening.
Aug 7, 2023 03:12AM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Nishinoomote (Japan) on Monday Night.
Jul 26, 2023 09:37PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the Sea of Japan 120km from Matsue (Japan).
Jul 22, 2023 09:14PM
Shallow M4.9 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Nobeoka (Japan) on Saturday Evening.
Yamaguchi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 356 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yamaguchi, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yamaguchi roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yamaguchi in 2016. A total of 130 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yamaguchi that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yamaguchi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yamaguchi 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 | 307 | 86.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 11.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yamaguchi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yamaguchi occurred on Apr 16, 2016 01:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 130 kilometers (81 mi) south of Shimonoseki, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yamaguchi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 223 kilometers (139 mi) south of Shimonoseki. It is the strongest earthquake near Yamaguchi in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Yamaguchi, 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 Yamaguchi.
Earthquakes by city in Yamaguchi
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yamaguchi.
When was the last earthquake in Yamaguchi, Japan?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamaguchi on the night of November 30, 2023 at 04:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 247km northwest of Shimonoseki at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yamaguchi, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yamaguchi, Japan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamaguchi on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 223km south-southeast of Shimonoseki at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yamaguchi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yamaguchi, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 356 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yamaguchi. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
