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.
Dec 12, 2025 12:21PM
Significant M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 132km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 12, 2025 11:44AM
Shallow M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 115km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 12, 2025 07:09AM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 125km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 10, 2025 11:52PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.7 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 109km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 9, 2025 06:09PM
Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Mutsu (Japan).
Dec 9, 2025 08:59AM
Significant M5.6 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 108km from Hachinohe (Japan) on Tuesday Morning.
Ishinomaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2780 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 278 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 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 | 2541 | 91.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 218 | 7.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.61% |
| 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 46 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 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.
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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ishinomaki on the evening of December 14, 2025 at 23:54 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north-northeast of Ishinomaki at a depth of 60km 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, 2780 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ishinomaki. This averages to 278 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
