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.
Kagoshima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 915 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 91 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kagoshima roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kagoshima in 2025. A total of 251 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 | 813 | 88.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 93 | 10.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.87% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 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 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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kagoshima on the night of June 18, 2026 at 02:07 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 141km north-east of Kagoshima at a depth of 30km under water in the Philippine 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, 915 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kagoshima. This averages to 92 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
