Latest earthquakes near Yamaguchi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yamaguchi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yamaguchi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yamaguchi (also known as やまぐち), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yamaguchi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yamaguchi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yamaguchi 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.
Yamaguchi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 308 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yamaguchi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yamaguchi roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yamaguchi in 2016. A total of 126 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yamaguchi that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yamaguchi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yamaguchi 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 | 266 | 86.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 11.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.95% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yamaguchi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yamaguchi occurred on Apr 16, 2016 01:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 168 kilometers (104 mi) south-southwest of Yamaguchi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yamaguchi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 233 kilometers (145 mi) south-southwest of Yamaguchi. It is the strongest earthquake near Yamaguchi 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 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 Yamaguchi.
Nearest earthquakes from Yamaguchi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Yamaguchi.
When was the last earthquake in Yamaguchi?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamaguchi on the night of May 6, 2024 at 00:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 139km south-east of Yamaguchi at a depth of 40km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yamaguchi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yamaguchi?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yamaguchi on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 233km south-southeast of Yamaguchi at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yamaguchi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yamaguchi?
In the past 10 years, 308 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yamaguchi. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
