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.
Nov 20, 2023 06:01AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Mutsu (Japan).
Oct 7, 2023 11:26PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Sep 19, 2023 04:33AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Sendai (Japan).
Sep 8, 2023 06:28PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Ōfunato (Japan) on Friday Evening.
Aug 25, 2023 07:48AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 185km from Morioka (Japan).
Aug 11, 2023 09:14AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 131km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Miyagi Earthquake Statistics
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.
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 | 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
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.
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.
