Latest earthquakes near Matsuyama, Ehime today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Matsuyama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Matsuyama (also known as まつやまし), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Matsuyama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Matsuyama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Matsuyama and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Matsuyama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 428 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Matsuyama, Ehime in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Matsuyama roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Matsuyama in 2016. A total of 125 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Matsuyama that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Matsuyama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Matsuyama 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 | 375 | 87.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 10.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Matsuyama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Matsuyama occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) south-southwest of Matsuyama, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Matsuyama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 205 kilometers (127 mi) south-southwest of Matsuyama. It is the strongest earthquake near Matsuyama in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Matsuyama, Ehime 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 Matsuyama.
Nearest earthquakes from Matsuyama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Matsuyama, Ehime. 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 Matsuyama.
When was the last earthquake in Matsuyama, Ehime?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Matsuyama on the afternoon of January 9, 2026 at 12:02 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 167km north-northeast of Matsuyama at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Matsuyama, Ehime in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Matsuyama, Ehime?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Matsuyama on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 205km south-southwest of Matsuyama at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Matsuyama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Matsuyama, Ehime?
In the past 10 years, 428 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Matsuyama. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
