Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Joetsu
In the last 30 days there were 0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Joetsu, Niigata, and 0 in the last 24 hours. None was recorded in that period.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days0
- Last year9
- Last 5 years139
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Joetsu
16 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Joetsu in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Joetsu
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Nothing at this magnitude was recorded here in this period. Quiet stretches are normal for most places.
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Joetsu, answered
Was there an earthquake in Joetsu today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Joetsu in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Joetsu?
Over the last five years there were 139 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Joetsu, an average of 28 a year. 9 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 68% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Joetsu in five years?
A magnitude 7.5 on Jan 1, 2024, 07:10 UTC, 93 km (58 mi) WNW of Joetsu, at a depth of 10 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
04 — Nearby
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