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4.5 Latest earthquake: · August 17 16:36 · 7 km NW of Takatsuki, Japan · 22 km southwest
Updated: · Source: USGS (ABD Jeoloji Araştırmaları Kurumu)
The latest earthquake within 100 km of Kyoto struck 61 days ago (16:36, August 17) near 7 km NW of Takatsuki, Japan: magnitude 4.5, depth 263.3 km, 22 km southwest 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 7 km WSW of Takahama, Japan on October 21. The average depth is 263.3 km; 7 of them reached magnitude 3 or higher. According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a right-lateral strike-slip fault about 1.3 km to the east; there are 49 active fault segments within 50 km.
Latest earthquakes within 100 km of Kyoto
Updated every 5 minutes from USGS data. Times are local.
| Magnitude | Time | Place | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 16:36 August 17 | 7 km NW of Takatsuki, Japan | 370.5 km | 22 km southwest |
| 4.4 | 00:48 August 10 | 8 km ENE of Maibara, Japan | 10.0 km | 66 km northeast |
| 4.2 | 20:31 March 25 | 9 km NE of Akashi, Japan | 10.0 km | 71 km southwest |
| 4.1 | 02:41 March 13 | 5 km NNE of Ayabe, Japan | 369.1 km | 59 km northwest |
| 4.1 | 20:59 March 9 | 8 km S of Maizuru, Japan | 370.5 km | 57 km northwest |
| 4.2 | 06:09 December 27 | 6 km SE of Takahama, Japan | 352.6 km | 51 km north |
| 5.1 | 04:04 October 21 | 7 km WSW of Takahama, Japan | 360.1 km | 56 km northwest |
Kyoto: earthquakes per month
By magnitude (last 12 months)
Kyoto: strongest earthquakes of the past year
- 5.17 km WSW of Takahama, Japan
October 21 04:04 · 360.1 km deep · 56 km northwest - 4.57 km NW of Takatsuki, Japan
August 17 16:36 · 370.5 km deep · 22 km southwest - 4.48 km ENE of Maibara, Japan
August 10 00:48 · 10.0 km deep · 66 km northeast - 4.29 km NE of Akashi, Japan
March 25 20:31 · 10.0 km deep · 71 km southwest - 4.26 km SE of Takahama, Japan
December 27 06:09 · 352.6 km deep · 51 km north - 4.15 km NNE of Ayabe, Japan
March 13 02:41 · 369.1 km deep · 59 km northwest - 4.18 km S of Maizuru, Japan
March 9 20:59 · 370.5 km deep · 57 km northwest
Kyoto earthquake and fault map
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Kyoto earthquake and fault map
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Frequently asked questions
- Was there an earthquake in Kyoto just now?
- No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 4.5 quake near 7 km NW of Takatsuki, Japan on August 17 (16:36).
- Is Kyoto in an earthquake zone?
- 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around Kyoto 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 Kyoto?
- According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a right-lateral strike-slip fault about 1.3 km to the east; there are 49 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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