Latest earthquakes near Miyazaki 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), 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.
Sep 16, 2024 11:13PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan).
Sep 14, 2024 08:03AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 199km from Kagoshima (Japan) on Saturday Morning.
Aug 8, 2024 04:42PM
On Thursday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M7.1 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan).
Miyazaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 706 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Miyazaki in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 70 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Miyazaki roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Miyazaki in 2016. A total of 163 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 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 624 | 88.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 73 | 10.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.99% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 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 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 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Miyazaki.
Nearest earthquakes from Miyazaki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Miyazaki.
When was the last earthquake in Miyazaki?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Miyazaki on the afternoon of October 1, 2024 at 14:52 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 107km east-southeast of Miyazaki at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Miyazaki in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Miyazaki?
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?
In the past 10 years, 706 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Miyazaki. This averages to 71 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
