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.
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.
Jul 28, 2026 04:27PM
DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Kumamoto in Japan.
Ube Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 341 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 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ube roughly every 10 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 | 300 | 87.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 9.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.29% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ube.
When was the last earthquake in Ube, Yamaguchi?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ube on the evening of October 18, 2026 at 20:53 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 192km south of Ube at a depth of 30km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 341 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ube. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
