Latest earthquakes near Ube, Yamaguchi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ube? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ube (also known as 宇部), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 17:28 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 172 km SSW from Ube |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 05:00 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 174 km SSW from Ube |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 00:40 Tokyo) |
M 2.2 | 221 km NNW from Ube |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 228 km E from Ube |
| 38 days ago (Feb 19 19:36 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 273 km SSW from Ube |
| 40 days ago (Feb 17 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 144 km SSW from Ube |
| 61 days ago (Jan 27 14:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 244 km S from Ube |
| 67 days ago (Jan 21 22:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 267 km SSE from Ube |
| 71 days ago (Jan 17 20:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 225 km SSE from Ube |
| 71 days ago (Jan 17 20:32 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 252 km SSE from Ube |
| 74 days ago (Jan 15 02:55 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 244 km SSE from Ube |
| 74 days ago (Jan 15 02:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 254 km SSE from Ube |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 11:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 238 km SSE from Ube |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 10:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 212 km SSE from Ube |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 08:55 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 238 km SSE from Ube |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 01:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 243 km S from Ube |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 01:14 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 219 km SSE from Ube |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 23:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 228 km S from Ube |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 248 km SSE from Ube |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 246 km SSE from Ube |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 248 km SSE from Ube |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 236 km S from Ube |
| 79 days ago (Jan 10 01:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 219 km SSE from Ube |
| 82 days ago (Jan 6 18:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 173 km SSE from Ube |
| 88 days ago (Jan 1 08:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 188 km SSE from Ube |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ube
Recent Ube Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ube. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ube and elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Ube Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 372 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ube, 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 Ube roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ube in 2016. A total of 128 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ube that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ube in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ube 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 | 320 | 86.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 11.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ube
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ube occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) south of Ube, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ube in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 212 kilometers (132 mi) south of Ube. It is the strongest earthquake near Ube 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 Ube, 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 Ube.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 16:42 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 244 km S from Ube |
| Apr 16, 2016 01:25 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 136 km SSW from Ube |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 236 km S from Ube |
| Apr 17, 2024 23:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 129 km SE from Ube |
| Jan 22, 2022 01:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 154 km SSE from Ube |
| May 10, 2019 08:48 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 247 km SSE from Ube |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 283 km NE from Ube |
| Apr 14, 2016 21:26 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 138 km SSW from Ube |
| Apr 15, 2016 00:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 147 km SSW from Ube |
| Apr 16, 2016 01:45 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 121 km SSW from Ube |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ube
Nearest earthquakes from Ube
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ube, Yamaguchi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2016 06:22 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 39 km SE from Ube |
| Apr 23, 2022 07:46 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 50 km NE from Ube |
| May 2, 2024 08:20 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 53 km NNE from Ube |
| Aug 26, 2023 22:29 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 59 km E from Ube |
| Jul 17, 2021 20:49 (Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 64 km SE from Ube |
| Sep 3, 2018 06:47 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 66 km N from Ube |
| Jul 1, 2016 14:39 (Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 66 km SE from Ube |
| Oct 19, 2024 23:41 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 69 km SE from Ube |
| Apr 29, 2016 15:09 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 77 km S from Ube |
| Apr 20, 2016 14:27 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 79 km SSE from Ube |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Ube
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ube.
When was the last earthquake in Ube, Yamaguchi?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ube on the afternoon of March 18, 2025 at 17:28 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 172km south-southwest of Ube at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ube, Yamaguchi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ube, Yamaguchi?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ube on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 212km south-southeast of Ube at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ube since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ube, Yamaguchi?
In the past 10 years, 372 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ube. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
