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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 17:28 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 194 km SSW from Hōfu |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 05:00 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 206 km SSW from Hōfu |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 00:40 Tokyo) |
M 2.2 | 228 km NW from Hōfu |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 201 km E from Hōfu |
| 38 days ago (Feb 19 19:36 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 292 km SSW from Hōfu |
| 40 days ago (Feb 17 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 166 km SSW from Hōfu |
| 61 days ago (Jan 27 14:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 252 km S from Hōfu |
| 67 days ago (Jan 21 22:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 271 km SSE from Hōfu |
| 71 days ago (Jan 17 20:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 231 km S from Hōfu |
| 71 days ago (Jan 17 20:32 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 255 km SSE from Hōfu |
| 73 days ago (Jan 15 02:55 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 251 km S from Hōfu |
| 73 days ago (Jan 15 02:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 261 km S from Hōfu |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 11:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 242 km S from Hōfu |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 10:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 220 km S from Hōfu |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 08:55 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 244 km S from Hōfu |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 01:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 252 km S from Hōfu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 01:14 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 227 km S from Hōfu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 23:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 238 km S from Hōfu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 255 km S from Hōfu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 252 km S from Hōfu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 253 km S from Hōfu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 247 km S from Hōfu |
| 78 days ago (Jan 10 01:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 222 km SSE from Hōfu |
| 82 days ago (Jan 6 18:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 173 km SSE from Hōfu |
| 87 days ago (Jan 1 08:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 185 km SSE from Hōfu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hōfu
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.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Hōfu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 361 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 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hōfu roughly every 10 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 | 314 | 86.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 10.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.94% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.55% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 16:42 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 255 km S from Hōfu |
| Apr 16, 2016 01:25 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 159 km SSW from Hōfu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 247 km S from Hōfu |
| Apr 17, 2024 23:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 116 km SE from Hōfu |
| Jan 22, 2022 01:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 153 km SSE from Hōfu |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 252 km NE from Hōfu |
| May 10, 2019 08:48 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 254 km S from Hōfu |
| Apr 14, 2016 21:26 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 162 km SSW from Hōfu |
| Apr 15, 2016 00:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 170 km SSW from Hōfu |
| Apr 16, 2016 01:45 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 144 km SSW from Hōfu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2022 07:46 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 21 km NE from Hōfu |
| Aug 26, 2023 22:29 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 34 km ESE from Hōfu |
| Jul 19, 2016 06:22 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 40 km S from Hōfu |
| May 2, 2024 08:20 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 42 km NNW from Hōfu |
| Jun 7, 2022 11:33 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 49 km E from Hōfu |
| Jul 17, 2021 20:49 (Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 54 km SSE from Hōfu |
| Aug 16, 2017 04:38 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 53 km ESE from Hōfu |
| Sep 3, 2018 06:47 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 57 km NNW from Hōfu |
| Jul 1, 2016 14:39 (Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 61 km SSE from Hōfu |
| Oct 19, 2024 23:41 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 65 km SSE from Hōfu |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Hōfu
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hōfu.
When was the last earthquake in Hōfu, Yamaguchi?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hōfu on the afternoon of March 18, 2025 at 17:28 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 194km 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, 361 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hōfu. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
