Latest earthquakes near Ishinomaki, Miyagi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ishinomaki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ishinomaki (also known as 石巻), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Apr 15 16:38 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 123 km NE from Ishinomaki |
| 1 day ago (Apr 14 09:54 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 257 km NNW from Ishinomaki |
| 1 day ago (Apr 14 08:08 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 20 km ENE from Ishinomaki |
| 5 days ago (Apr 10 21:10 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 225 km SSW from Ishinomaki |
| 5 days ago (Apr 10 10:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 170 km S from Ishinomaki |
| 5 days ago (Apr 10 08:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 100 km NNE from Ishinomaki |
| 6 days ago (Apr 9 09:10 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 124 km NE from Ishinomaki |
| 8 days ago (Apr 7 09:52 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 287 km S from Ishinomaki |
| 10 days ago (Apr 5 12:26 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 103 km NE from Ishinomaki |
| 10 days ago (Apr 5 06:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 295 km N from Ishinomaki |
| 14 days ago (Apr 1 21:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 291 km SSW from Ishinomaki |
| 16 days ago (Mar 30 21:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 88 km E from Ishinomaki |
| 16 days ago (Mar 30 19:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 247 km S from Ishinomaki |
| 19 days ago (Mar 27 04:34 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 110 km SSE from Ishinomaki |
| 19 days ago (Mar 27 01:27 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 144 km SSE from Ishinomaki |
| 21 days ago (Mar 25 08:19 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 80 km SSE from Ishinomaki |
| 22 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 299 km SW from Ishinomaki |
| 23 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 158 km S from Ishinomaki |
| 24 days ago (Mar 22 18:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 225 km SSW from Ishinomaki |
| 26 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 253 km WSW from Ishinomaki |
| 28 days ago (Mar 18 07:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 113 km NE from Ishinomaki |
| 28 days ago (Mar 18 07:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 113 km NE from Ishinomaki |
| 29 days ago (Mar 17 21:57 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 178 km NNE from Ishinomaki |
| 31 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 222 km SSW from Ishinomaki |
| 32 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 189 km WSW from Ishinomaki |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ishinomaki
Ishinomaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2700 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ishinomaki, Miyagi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 270 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ishinomaki roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ishinomaki in 2016. A total of 366 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ishinomaki that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ishinomaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ishinomaki 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 | 2483 | 91.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 199 | 7.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ishinomaki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ishinomaki occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 82 kilometers (51 mi) south-southeast of Ishinomaki, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ishinomaki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 95 kilometers (59 mi) south-southeast of Ishinomaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Ishinomaki in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ishinomaki, Miyagi 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 Ishinomaki.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 23:36 (Tokyo) |
M 7.3 | 82 km SSE from Ishinomaki |
| Feb 13, 2021 23:07 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 87 km SSE from Ishinomaki |
| Mar 20, 2021 18:09 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 31 km E from Ishinomaki |
| May 1, 2021 10:27 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 35 km SE from Ishinomaki |
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 114 km S from Ishinomaki |
| May 13, 2015 06:12 (Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 84 km NE from Ishinomaki |
| Jun 18, 2019 22:22 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 161 km W from Ishinomaki |
| Aug 4, 2019 19:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 78 km SSE from Ishinomaki |
| Apr 20, 2020 05:39 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 81 km NE from Ishinomaki |
| Dec 21, 2020 02:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 294 km NNE from Ishinomaki |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ishinomaki
Nearest earthquakes from Ishinomaki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ishinomaki, Miyagi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2023 08:39 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 12 km SW from Ishinomaki |
| Aug 20, 2018 03:09 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 19 km NW from Ishinomaki |
| Sep 19, 2018 01:21 (Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 23 km ENE from Ishinomaki |
| Nov 4, 2022 19:50 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 23 km E from Ishinomaki |
| Jun 2, 2020 10:00 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 23 km ESE from Ishinomaki |
| Nov 12, 2016 06:43 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 25 km ENE from Ishinomaki |
| Oct 18, 2021 11:01 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 26 km SE from Ishinomaki |
| Jun 11, 2019 10:21 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 29 km ENE from Ishinomaki |
| Aug 9, 2015 11:08 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 30 km SE from Ishinomaki |
| Oct 16, 2016 16:37 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 30 km ESE from Ishinomaki |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Ishinomaki
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ishinomaki.
When was the last earthquake in Ishinomaki, Miyagi?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ishinomaki on the afternoon of April 15, 2025 at 16:38 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 123km north-east of Ishinomaki at a depth of 90km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ishinomaki, Miyagi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ishinomaki, Miyagi?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ishinomaki on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 95km east of Ishinomaki at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ishinomaki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ishinomaki, Miyagi?
In the past 10 years, 2700 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ishinomaki. This averages to 270 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
