Latest earthquakes near Kagoshima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kagoshima, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kagoshima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kagoshima (also known as かごしま), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kagoshima Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kagoshima. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kagoshima and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a Strong M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Apr 16, 2024 07:38AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the Philippine Sea 264km from Kagoshima (Japan).
Kagoshima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 836 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kagoshima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 83 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kagoshima roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kagoshima in 2016. A total of 181 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kagoshima that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kagoshima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kagoshima during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 740 | 88.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 87 | 10.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.96% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kagoshima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kagoshima occurred on Apr 16, 2016 01:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 137 kilometers (85 mi) north of Kagoshima, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kagoshima in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 146 kilometers (91 mi) north of Kagoshima. It is the strongest earthquake near Kagoshima in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kagoshima in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Kagoshima.
Nearest earthquakes from Kagoshima
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kagoshima. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kagoshima.
When was the last earthquake in Kagoshima?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kagoshima on the night of May 11, 2024 at 03:29 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 79km south-southeast of Kagoshima at a depth of 150km under water in the East China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kagoshima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kagoshima?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kagoshima on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 146km east-northeast of Kagoshima at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kagoshima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kagoshima?
In the past 10 years, 836 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kagoshima. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
