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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.
Recent Ishinomaki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ishinomaki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ishinomaki 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.
Ishinomaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2801 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 280 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ishinomaki roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ishinomaki in 2025. A total of 372 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ishinomaki that year. The strongest had a 7.6 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 | 2557 | 91.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 221 | 7.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 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 Dec 8, 2025 23:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-northeast of Ishinomaki, at a depth of 45 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) north-northeast of Ishinomaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Ishinomaki 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 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ishinomaki.
When was the last earthquake in Ishinomaki, Miyagi?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ishinomaki on the evening of January 28, 2026 at 19:45 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 252km north-east of Ishinomaki at a depth of 13km 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, 2801 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ishinomaki. This averages to 280 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
