Hiroshima
Earthquakes in Hiroshima
Latest earthquakes in Hiroshima (Japan), the strongest recorded, statistics and nearby places.
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Hiroshima
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Hiroshima
Hiroshima has recorded 15 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M6.8 in 2001.
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15 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M6.8.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | 17 km SSW of Kure, Japan | 50.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 55 km NNE of Hiroshima, Japan | 35.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 43 km ESE of Hiroshima, Japan | 57.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 44 km NNE of Hiroshima, Japan | 12.6 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan | 35.3 km | |
| 4.5 | 27 km NE of Miyoshi, Japan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 19 km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan | 34.1 km | |
| 4.3 | 24 km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan | 9.5 km | |
| 4.2 | 22 km ESE of Kure, Japan | 41.7 km | |
| 4.2 | 5 km SSW of Onomichi, Japan | 33.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 15 km S of Hiroshima, Japan | 20.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 25 km NE of Higashihiroshima, Japan | 79.7 km | |
| 3.8 | 15 km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan | 33.0 km | |
| 3.6 | near Kure, Japan | 10.0 km | |
| 3.4 | 25 km NNE of Miyoshi, Japan | 7.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2021 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2011 | 2 | M5.1 |
| 2008 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2003 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2001 | 1 | M6.8 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1989 | 2 | M3.9 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.8 |