Latest earthquakes near Miyazaki, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Miyazaki, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Miyazaki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Miyazaki (also known as 宮崎県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Miyazaki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Miyazaki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Miyazaki 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).
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Miyazaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 777 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Miyazaki, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 77 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Miyazaki roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Miyazaki in 2016. A total of 177 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Miyazaki that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Miyazaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Miyazaki 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 | 692 | 89.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 77 | 9.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.9% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Miyazaki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Miyazaki occurred on Apr 16, 2016 01:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 88 kilometers (55 mi) west-northwest of Nobeoka, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Miyazaki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 55 kilometers (34 mi) west-northwest of Miyazaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Miyazaki 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 Miyazaki, Japan 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 Miyazaki.
Earthquakes by city in Miyazaki
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Miyazaki, Japan.
Use this regional Miyazaki earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nichinan, Kobayashi, Tsuma, Kushima, Takanabe, Kadogawa and Kawaminami.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Miyazaki.
When was the last earthquake in Miyazaki, Japan?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Miyazaki on the night of May 11, 2024 at 03:29 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 99km south-southwest of Miyakonojō at a depth of 150km under water in the East China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Miyazaki, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Miyazaki, Japan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Miyazaki on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 55km east-northeast of Miyazaki at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Miyazaki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Miyazaki, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 777 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Miyazaki. This averages to 78 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
