Latest earthquakes near Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shimonoseki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shimonoseki (also known as 下関市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Shimonoseki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shimonoseki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shimonoseki and elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Shimonoseki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 355 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 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 Shimonoseki roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shimonoseki in 2016. A total of 121 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shimonoseki that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shimonoseki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Shimonoseki 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 | 304 | 85.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 12.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shimonoseki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shimonoseki occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) south-southeast of Shimonoseki, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shimonoseki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 223 kilometers (139 mi) south-southeast of Shimonoseki. It is the strongest earthquake near Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki, 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 Shimonoseki.
Nearest earthquakes from Shimonoseki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shimonoseki, 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 Shimonoseki.
When was the last earthquake in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Shimonoseki on the night of March 13, 2025 at 00:40 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 207km north-northwest of Shimonoseki at a depth of 22km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi?
In the past 10 years, 355 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shimonoseki. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
