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4.5 Latest earthquake: · June 20 03:16 · 19 km ESE of Nyūzen, Japan · 67 km north
Updated: · Source: USGS (ABD Jeoloji Araştırmaları Kurumu)
The latest earthquake within 100 km of Kamikochi struck 139 days ago (03:16, June 20) near 19 km ESE of Nyūzen, Japan: magnitude 4.5, depth 109.3 km, 67 km north of the centre. Within 100 km there have been 0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, 0 in 7 days, 0 in 30 days and 7 in the past 12 months. The strongest in the past year was a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near 19 km WSW of Toyoshina, Japan on January 15. The average depth is 109.3 km; 7 of them reached magnitude 3 or higher. According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a left-lateral strike-slip fault about 6.6 km to the southwest; there are 39 active fault segments within 50 km.
Latest earthquakes within 100 km of Kamikochi
Updated every 5 minutes from USGS data. Times are local.
| Magnitude | Time | Place | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 03:16 June 20 | 19 km ESE of Nyūzen, Japan | 212.6 km | 67 km north |
| 4.5 | 08:11 May 20 | 25 km NW of Takayama, Japan | 262.1 km | 51 km west |
| 4.9 | 14:54 April 18 | 10 km SSW of Hakuba, Japan | 10.0 km | 43 km northeast |
| 4.9 | 13:20 April 18 | 12 km NNW of Ōmachi, Japan | 10.0 km | 41 km north |
| 5.1 | 14:48 January 15 | 19 km WSW of Toyoshina, Japan | 2.3 km | 5 km east |
| 4.7 | 14:40 January 15 | 21 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | 7.8 km | 4 km northeast |
| 4.3 | 03:50 November 16 | 23 km WNW of Takayama, Japan | 260.3 km | 58 km west |
Kamikochi: earthquakes per month
By magnitude (last 12 months)
Kamikochi: strongest earthquakes of the past year
- 5.119 km WSW of Toyoshina, Japan
January 15 14:48 · 2.3 km deep · 5 km east - 4.910 km SSW of Hakuba, Japan
April 18 14:54 · 10.0 km deep · 43 km northeast - 4.912 km NNW of Ōmachi, Japan
April 18 13:20 · 10.0 km deep · 41 km north - 4.721 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan
January 15 14:40 · 7.8 km deep · 4 km northeast - 4.519 km ESE of Nyūzen, Japan
June 20 03:16 · 212.6 km deep · 67 km north - 4.525 km NW of Takayama, Japan
May 20 08:11 · 262.1 km deep · 51 km west - 4.323 km WNW of Takayama, Japan
November 16 03:50 · 260.3 km deep · 58 km west
Kamikochi earthquake and fault map
Red circles are earthquakes, dashed lines are active faults.
Kamikochi earthquake and fault map
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Frequently asked questions
- Was there an earthquake in Kamikochi just now?
- No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 4.5 quake near 19 km ESE of Nyūzen, Japan on June 20 (03:16).
- Is Kamikochi in an earthquake zone?
- 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around Kamikochi in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 5.1. For an official hazard assessment, consult the national seismological agency.
- Where is the nearest fault line to Kamikochi?
- According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a left-lateral strike-slip fault about 6.6 km to the southwest; there are 39 active fault segments within 50 km. Fault locations come from a regional-scale database; for site-level information consult official geological surveys.
- What should I do during an earthquake?
- Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.
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