Latest earthquakes near Tokuyama, Yamaguchi today
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Recent Tokuyama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tokuyama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tokuyama 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.
Tokuyama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 314 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tokuyama, Yamaguchi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tokuyama roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tokuyama in 2016. A total of 123 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tokuyama that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tokuyama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tokuyama 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 | 273 | 86.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 10.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.91% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tokuyama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tokuyama occurred on Apr 16, 2016 01:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 171 kilometers (106 mi) south-west of Tokuyama, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tokuyama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 214 kilometers (133 mi) south-west of Tokuyama. It is the strongest earthquake near Tokuyama 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 Tokuyama, 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 Tokuyama.
Nearest earthquakes from Tokuyama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tokuyama, 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 Tokuyama.
When was the last earthquake in Tokuyama, Yamaguchi?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Tokuyama on the night of May 6, 2024 at 00:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 109km south-southeast of Tokuyama at a depth of 40km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tokuyama, Yamaguchi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tokuyama, Yamaguchi?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tokuyama on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 214km south of Tokuyama at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tokuyama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tokuyama, Yamaguchi?
In the past 10 years, 314 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tokuyama. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
