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Latest earthquakes near Miyagi, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Miyagi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Miyagi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Miyagi (also known as 宮城県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Miyagi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Miyagi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Miyagi and elsewhere.
Jan 28, 2026 07:45PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Jan 22, 2026 11:31PM
Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 102km from Hachinohe (Japan) on Thursday Evening.
Jan 21, 2026 02:51AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean near Mutsu (Japan).
Jan 17, 2026 04:34AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 128km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Jan 11, 2026 01:15PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Miyako in Japan on Sunday Afternoon.
Miyagi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3009 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Miyagi, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 300 earthquakes per year, or 25 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Miyagi roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Miyagi in 2025. A total of 381 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Miyagi 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 Miyagi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Miyagi 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 | 2763 | 91.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 228 | 7.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Miyagi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Miyagi occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 88 kilometers (55 mi) south-east of Sendai, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Miyagi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 132 kilometers (82 mi) south-east of Sendai. It is the strongest earthquake near Miyagi 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 Miyagi, 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 Miyagi.
Earthquakes by city in Miyagi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Miyagi, Japan.
Use this regional Miyagi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Furukawa, Shiogama, Tomiya, Iwanuma, Shiroishi, Rifu, Watari, Kakuda, Yamoto, Ōkawara, Kogota, Matsushima and Wakuya.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Miyagi.
When was the last earthquake in Miyagi, Japan?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Miyagi on the evening of January 28, 2026 at 19:45 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 289km north-east of Sendai at a depth of 13km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Miyagi, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Miyagi, Japan?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Miyagi on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 132km east of Sendai at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Miyagi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Miyagi, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 3009 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Miyagi. This averages to 301 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
