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.
Apr 22, 2026 09:01AM
On Wednesday Morning a Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 159km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Apr 22, 2026 03:44AM
Significant M5.6 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 170km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Apr 21, 2026 02:29PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 195km from Hachinohe (Japan) on Tuesday Afternoon.
Apr 20, 2026 09:56PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 197km from Morioka (Japan).
Apr 20, 2026 06:49PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 182km from Morioka (Japan).
Apr 20, 2026 05:32PM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 181km from Morioka (Japan).
Sendai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2931 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 293 earthquakes per year, or 24 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 | 2679 | 91.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 232 | 7.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 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 Apr 20, 2026 16:53 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) north-east of Sendai, at a depth of 35 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) north-east of Sendai. It is the strongest earthquake near Sendai 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 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sendai on the evening of April 27, 2026 at 23:24 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 219km south of Sendai at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 2931 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sendai. This averages to 293 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
