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Latest earthquakes near Miyakonojō, Miyazaki today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Miyakonojō, Miyazaki, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Miyakonojō? If an earthquake is happening right now near Miyakonojō (also known as 都城), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Miyakonojō Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Miyakonojō. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Miyakonojō and elsewhere.
Nov 17, 2024 09:16PM
Shallow M6.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Evening in the Philippine Sea 288km from Kagoshima (Japan).
Sep 14, 2024 08:03AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 198km from Kagoshima (Japan) on Saturday Morning.
Miyakonojō Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 786 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Miyakonojō, Miyazaki in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 78 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Miyakonojō roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Miyakonojō in 2016. A total of 176 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Miyakonojō that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Miyakonojō in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Miyakonojō 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 | 698 | 88.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 78 | 9.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.02% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Miyakonojō
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Miyakonojō occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 41 kilometers (25 mi) east of Miyakonojō, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Miyakonojō in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 94 kilometers (58 mi) east of Miyakonojō. It is the strongest earthquake near Miyakonojō in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Miyakonojō, Miyazaki 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 Miyakonojō.
Nearest earthquakes from Miyakonojō
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Miyakonojō, Miyazaki. 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 Miyakonojō.
When was the last earthquake in Miyakonojō, Miyazaki?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Miyakonojō on the evening of November 17, 2024 at 21:16 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south of Miyakonojō at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Miyakonojō, Miyazaki in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Miyakonojō, Miyazaki?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Miyakonojō on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 94km east-northeast of Miyakonojō at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Miyakonojō since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Miyakonojō, Miyazaki?
In the past 10 years, 786 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Miyakonojō. This averages to 79 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
