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Latest earthquakes near Sendai, Miyagi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sendai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sendai (also known as 仙台), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sendai Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sendai. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sendai and elsewhere.
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
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).
Sendai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2864 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sendai, Miyagi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 286 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sendai roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sendai in 2016. A total of 368 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sendai 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 Sendai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sendai 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 | 2630 | 91.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 217 | 7.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.49% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sendai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sendai 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 Sendai 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 Sendai 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 Sendai, 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 Sendai.
Nearest earthquakes from Sendai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sendai, 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 Sendai.
When was the last earthquake in Sendai, Miyagi?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sendai on the evening of December 14, 2025 at 23:26 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 399km west-southwest of Sendai at a depth of 29km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sendai, Miyagi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sendai, Miyagi?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sendai 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 Sendai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sendai, Miyagi?
In the past 10 years, 2864 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sendai. This averages to 286 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
