Latest earthquakes near Miyazaki, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Miyazaki, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Miyazaki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Miyazaki (also known as 宮崎県), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Nov 11, 2023 05:50AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the East China Sea near Kanoya (Japan).
Sep 11, 2023 12:02AM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit in the East China Sea near Naze (Japan) on Monday Night.
Sep 9, 2023 03:08AM
On Saturday Night a Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK struck in the East China Sea 101km from Naze (Japan).
Sep 9, 2023 02:28AM
On Saturday Night a Shallow M5.0 FORESHOCK struck in the East China Sea near Naze (Japan).
Aug 26, 2023 10:29PM
M4.7 Earthquake hit in the Seto Naikai near Hikari (Japan) on Saturday Evening.
Aug 7, 2023 03:32AM
Shallow M4.9 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Night in the Philippine Sea near Kanoya (Japan).
Miyazaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 760 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 76 earthquakes per year, or 6 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.
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 7 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 678 | 89.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 74 | 9.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Miyazaki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Miyazaki occurred on Apr 16, 2016 01:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 88 kilometers (55 mi) west-northwest of Nobeoka, at a depth of 10 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) west-northwest of Miyazaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Miyazaki in the past 123 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.
Earthquakes by city in Miyazaki
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Miyazaki, Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Miyazaki.
When was the last earthquake in Miyazaki, Japan?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Miyazaki on the evening of November 30, 2023 at 21:16 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 283km southwest of Miyazaki at a depth of 33km 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, 760 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Miyazaki. This averages to 76 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
