Latest earthquakes near Kagoshima, Japan 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 鹿児島県), 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.
May 20, 2026 11:46AM
On Wednesday Morning a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the East China Sea 172km from Naha (Japan).
Kagoshima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1577 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kagoshima, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 157 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kagoshima roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kagoshima in 2025. A total of 327 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kagoshima that year. The strongest had a 6.8 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 8 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 | 1400 | 88.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 165 | 10.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 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 Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 93 kilometers (58 mi) east-northeast of Kagoshima, at a depth of 24 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) east-northeast of Kagoshima. It is the strongest earthquake near Kagoshima 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 Kagoshima, 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 Kagoshima.
Earthquakes by city in Kagoshima
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kagoshima, Japan.
Use this regional Kagoshima earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kanoya, Satsumasendai, Kokubu-matsuki, Hamanoichi, Izumi, Kaseda-shirakame, Ibusuki, Kushikino, Ijūin, Akune, Makurazaki, Kajiki, Ōkuchi-shinohara, Sueyoshichō-ninokata, Tarumizu, Shibushi and Nishinoomote.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kagoshima.
When was the last earthquake in Kagoshima, Japan?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kagoshima on the morning of June 25, 2026 at 11:32 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 291km north-east of Kagoshima at a depth of 40km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kagoshima, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kagoshima, Japan?
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, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 1577 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kagoshima. This averages to 158 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
