Latest earthquakes near Kōfu, Yamanashi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kōfu, Yamanashi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kōfu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kōfu (also known as こうふ), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kōfu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kōfu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kōfu and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Kōfu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1897 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kōfu, Yamanashi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 189 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kōfu roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kōfu in 2024. A total of 369 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kōfu that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kōfu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kōfu 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 | 1757 | 92.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 134 | 7.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kōfu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kōfu occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) north-northwest of Kōfu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kōfu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 83 kilometers (52 mi) north-northwest of Kōfu. It is the strongest earthquake near Kōfu 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 Kōfu, Yamanashi 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 Kōfu.
Nearest earthquakes from Kōfu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kōfu, Yamanashi. 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 Kōfu.
When was the last earthquake in Kōfu, Yamanashi?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kōfu on the night of December 22, 2024 at 02:06 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 244km northwest of Kōfu at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kōfu, Yamanashi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kōfu, Yamanashi?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kōfu on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 83km east-southeast of Kōfu at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kōfu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kōfu, Yamanashi?
In the past 10 years, 1897 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kōfu. This averages to 190 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
