Latest earthquakes near Hōfu, Yamaguchi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hōfu, Yamaguchi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hōfu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hōfu (also known as 防府), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hōfu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hōfu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hōfu and elsewhere.
Nov 25, 2025 06:01PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Kumamoto in Japan.
Hōfu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 371 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hōfu, Yamaguchi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hōfu roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hōfu in 2016. A total of 126 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hōfu that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hōfu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hōfu 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 | 324 | 87.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 10.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.89% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hōfu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hōfu occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) south of Hōfu, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hōfu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 216 kilometers (134 mi) south of Hōfu. It is the strongest earthquake near Hōfu 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 Hōfu, Yamaguchi 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 Hōfu.
Nearest earthquakes from Hōfu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hōfu, Yamaguchi. 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 Hōfu.
When was the last earthquake in Hōfu, Yamaguchi?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hōfu on the evening of December 16, 2025 at 23:13 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 125km south-southwest of Hōfu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hōfu, Yamaguchi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hōfu, Yamaguchi?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hōfu on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 216km south of Hōfu at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hōfu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hōfu, Yamaguchi?
In the past 10 years, 371 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hōfu. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
