Latest quakes in or near Niigata Shi, Japan - list, stats and map
Latest See all | Mag. 2.6 earthquake Japan Sea - Niigata, Japan - |
Strongest past 30 days | Mag. 3.7 Japan: SADOGASHIMA IS REG - Apr 10, 2024 - |
- 1 quake above magnitude 3
- 3 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 19, 04:09 am (GMT +9) | 2.6 16 km | 93 km (58 mi) to the W | Japan Sea, 55 km west of Japonija, Niigata, Japan I FELT IT | Info | |
Apr 18, 08:57 pm (GMT +9) | 3.0 157 km | 22 km east of Niigata, Niigata, Japan I FELT IT | Info | ||
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 17, 11:34 am (GMT +9) | 2.5 142 km | 96 km (60 mi) to the E | Miyagi-ken, 24 km northeast of Yonezawa, Yamagata, Japan | Info | |
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 17, 08:58 am (GMT +9) | 2.6 12 km | 93 km (58 mi) to the W | Japan Sea, 63 km west of Sado Island, Niigata, Japan I FELT IT | Info | |
Saturday, April 13, 2024 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Apr 14, 05:10 am (GMT +9) | 2.8 15 km | 84 km (52 mi) to the W | Japan Sea, 44 km west of Japonija, Niigata, Japan | Info | |
Apr 13, 07:22 pm (GMT +9) | 2.6 15 km | 97 km (60 mi) to the W | Japan: SADOGASHIMA IS REG I FELT IT | Info | |
Friday, April 12, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 12, 06:50 pm (GMT +9) | 2.7 16 km | 97 km (60 mi) to the W | Japan Sea, 67 km west of Sado Island, Niigata, Japan I FELT IT | Info | |
Thursday, April 11, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 12, 08:56 am (GMT +9) | 2.7 157 km | Japan: NE NIIGATA PREF | Info | ||
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 10, 01:45 pm (GMT +9) | 3.7 14 km | 97 km (60 mi) to the W | Japan: SADOGASHIMA IS REG | Info | |
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 9, 09:56 am (GMT +9) | 2.6 10.3 km | 100 km (62 mi) to the W | Japan: SADOGASHIMA IS REG | Info | |
Saturday, April 6, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 6, 07:32 pm (GMT +9) | 2.5 14 km | 94 km (58 mi) to the W | Japan: SADOGASHIMA IS REG | Info |
Niigata Shi Quake-O-Meter
Latest seismic signals
Earthquake Catalog - Look up past earthquakes
or | ||
Look up quakes! |
Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 7 or higher: 0.08 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 12.5 years)
- Mag. 6 or higher: 0.24 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 4.2 years)
- Mag. 5 or higher: 0.79 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 1.3 years)
- Mag. 4 or higher: 2.5 quakes per year
- Mag. 3 or higher: 11.1 quakes per year
- Mag. 2 or higher: 20.6 quakes per year
- Mag. 1 or higher: 27 quakes per year
Number of earthquakes over time
Niigata Shi Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Niigata Shi, Japan?
Niigata Shi has a very high level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 54 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 20 quakes on average per year in or near Niigata Shi, Japan. Niigata Shi has had at least 10 quakes above magnitude 7 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 10 to 15 years.
+How many earthquakes occur every year in or near Niigata Shi, Japan?
On average, Niigata Shi has about 20.6 quakes of magnitude 2 or higher per year.
+When was the latest earthquake in Niigata Shi?
The last earthquake in Niigata Shi occurred 1 day 2 hours ago and had a magnitude of 2.6:
A light magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred in the Japan Sea near Island Sado island, Japan, in the early morning of Friday, Apr 19, 2024 at 4.09 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a very shallow depth of 16.1 km (10 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).
+How many quakes were there in Niigata Shi in the past 30 days?
In the past 30 days, Niigata Shi has had 1 quake of magnitude 3.7 and 3 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0.
+What was the strongest quake in Niigata Shi in the past 30 days?
The strongest earthquake in Niigata Shi in the past 30 days had a magnitude of 3.7 and occurred 10 days ago:
A moderate magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred in the Japan Sea near Island Sado island, Japan, around noon of Wednesday, Apr 10, 2024 at 1.45 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a very shallow depth of 14.2 km (9 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).
Embed or share standalone map
You can use the standalone version of our interactive earthquake map or embed it on your website:Largest Quakes in or near Niigata Shi, Japan
Date and Time | Mag Depth | ###DIST_LABEL### | Location | Details | Map |
---|