Latest earthquakes near Miyagi, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Miyagi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 17:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 152 km S
from Sendai
Dec 4, 2023 20:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 204 km WSW
from Sendai
Dec 2, 2023 17:36
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 97 km ENE
from Sendai
Dec 2, 2023 09:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 172 km N
from Sendai
Dec 1, 2023 12:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 88 km ESE
from Sendai
Dec 1, 2023 11:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 261 km SSW
from Sendai
Nov 27, 2023 03:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 104 km SE
from Sendai
Nov 26, 2023 10:47
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 164 km ESE
from Sendai
Nov 26, 2023 05:58
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 287 km NNW
from Sendai
Nov 25, 2023 23:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 197 km S
from Sendai
Nov 25, 2023 10:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 198 km S
from Sendai
Nov 23, 2023 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 209 km S
from Sendai
Nov 23, 2023 02:23
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 69 km NW
from Sendai
Nov 21, 2023 06:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 131 km ESE
from Sendai
Nov 20, 2023 06:01
(Tokyo)
M 5.8 348 km NNE
from Sendai
Nov 18, 2023 07:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 70 km E
from Ishinomaki
Nov 18, 2023 02:25
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 220 km S
from Sendai
Nov 18, 2023 01:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 136 km NE
from Sendai
Nov 16, 2023 13:47
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 135 km NE
from Sendai
Nov 16, 2023 12:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 155 km S
from Sendai
Nov 14, 2023 16:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 133 km SSE
from Sendai
Nov 12, 2023 04:39
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 285 km NNE
from Sendai
Nov 9, 2023 17:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 90 km SE
from Sendai
Nov 9, 2023 15:13
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 290 km NE
from Sendai
Nov 8, 2023 22:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 231 km S
from Sendai

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Miyagi

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.

Miyagi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
316 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 5, 2023 17:55

Average

A total of 3164 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 316 earthquakes per year, or 26 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Miyagi roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Miyagi in 2014. A total of 464 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Miyagi that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Miyagi with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Miyagi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2902 91.72%
Mag. 5 244 7.71%
Mag. 6 15 0.47%
Mag. 7 3 0.09%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Miyagi

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Mar 16, 2022 23:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.1
On Mar 11, 2011 14:46.

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 123 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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Miyagi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 16, 2022 23:36
(Tokyo)
M 7.3 88 km SE
from Sendai
Feb 13, 2021 23:07
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 100 km SE
from Sendai
Mar 20, 2021 18:09
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 71 km ENE
from Sendai
May 1, 2021 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 64 km E
from Sendai
Nov 22, 2016 05:59
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 107 km SSE
from Sendai
May 13, 2015 06:12
(Tokyo)
M 6.8 84 km NE
from Ishinomaki
Feb 17, 2015 08:06
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 248 km NE
from Sendai
Jul 12, 2014 04:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.5 198 km SE
from Sendai
Jun 18, 2019 22:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.4 128 km WNW
from Sendai
Apr 20, 2020 05:39
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 81 km NE
from Ishinomaki

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Miyagi

Earthquakes by city in Miyagi

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Miyagi, Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Miyagi.

When was the last earthquake in Miyagi, Japan?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Miyagi on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 17:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 152km south of Sendai at a depth of 90km under land. 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, 3164 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Miyagi. This averages to 316 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.