Latest earthquakes near Miyazaki, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Miyazaki.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 10, 2025 20:45
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 288 km SSW
from Miyazaki
May 7, 2025 19:50
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 190 km S
from Miyakonojō
May 7, 2025 11:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 195 km S
from Miyakonojō
May 2, 2025 10:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 92 km SSW
from Miyazaki
Apr 28, 2025 16:54
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 96 km NNW
from Miyakonojō
Apr 26, 2025 12:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 118 km NW
from Miyazaki
Apr 18, 2025 08:57
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 79 km NNW
from Nobeoka
Apr 18, 2025 08:57
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 46 km NW
from Nobeoka
Apr 16, 2025 11:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 277 km SSW
from Miyazaki
Apr 14, 2025 05:38
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 97 km S
from Miyazaki
Apr 11, 2025 16:01
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 290 km SSW
from Miyakonojō
Apr 11, 2025 15:09
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 291 km S
from Miyakonojō
Apr 11, 2025 14:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 283 km S
from Miyakonojō
Apr 11, 2025 14:41
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 291 km S
from Miyakonojō
Apr 11, 2025 14:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 289 km S
from Miyakonojō
Apr 11, 2025 14:06
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 319 km SSW
from Miyazaki
Apr 6, 2025 02:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 70 km SW
from Miyakonojō
Apr 3, 2025 06:42
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 87 km S
from Miyazaki
Apr 2, 2025 23:13
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 99 km S
from Miyazaki
Apr 2, 2025 23:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 94 km SSE
from Miyakonojō
Mar 29, 2025 04:45
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 91 km S
from Miyazaki
Mar 18, 2025 17:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 96 km NNW
from Miyakonojō
Mar 18, 2025 05:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 100 km NW
from Miyazaki
Mar 17, 2025 18:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 293 km SSW
from Miyazaki
Mar 11, 2025 11:10
(Tokyo)
M 5.1 363 km SSW
from Miyazaki

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Miyazaki

Recent Miyazaki Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Miyazaki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Miyazaki and elsewhere.

Miyazaki Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
84 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.7
May 10, 2025 20:45

Average

A total of 841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Miyazaki, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 84 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Miyazaki roughly every 4 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Miyazaki in 2016. A total of 177 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Miyazaki that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Miyazaki with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Miyazaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Miyazaki 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Miyazaki (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 751 89.3%
Mag. 5 79 9.39%
Mag. 6 9 1.07%
Mag. 7 2 0.24%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Miyazaki

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Aug 8, 2024 16:42.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Nov 19, 1941 01:46.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Miyazaki occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 19 kilometers (12 mi) south-southeast of Miyazaki, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Miyazaki in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 55 kilometers (34 mi) south-southeast of Miyazaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Miyazaki 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 Miyazaki, Japan 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 Miyazaki.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Miyazaki.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 8, 2024 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 19 km SSE
from Miyazaki
Apr 16, 2016 01:25
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 88 km WNW
from Nobeoka
Jan 13, 2025 21:19
(Tokyo)
M 6.8 16 km SE
from Miyazaki
Nov 14, 2015 05:51
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 262 km WSW
from Miyazaki
Jan 22, 2022 01:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 38 km ENE
from Nobeoka
Apr 17, 2024 23:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 99 km NE
from Nobeoka
Jan 8, 2019 21:39
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 152 km SSW
from Miyazaki
Apr 14, 2016 21:26
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 93 km WNW
from Nobeoka
May 10, 2019 08:48
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 44 km ESE
from Miyazaki
Apr 2, 2025 23:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 94 km SSE
from Miyakonojō

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Miyazaki

Earthquakes by city in Miyazaki

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Miyazaki, Japan.

Use this regional Miyazaki earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nichinan, Kobayashi, Tsuma, Kushima, Takanabe, Kadogawa and Kawaminami.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Miyazaki.

When was the last earthquake in Miyazaki, Japan?

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Miyazaki on the evening of May 10, 2025 at 20:45 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south-southwest of Miyazaki at a depth of 71km under water in the East China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Miyazaki, Japan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Miyazaki, Japan?

A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Miyazaki on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 55km east-northeast of Miyazaki at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Miyazaki since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Miyazaki, Japan?

In the past 10 years, 841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Miyazaki. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.