Latest earthquakes near Beppu, Ōita today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Beppu, Ōita, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Beppu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Beppu (also known as 別府), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 04:45 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 243 km S from Beppu |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 17:28 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 121 km SW from Beppu |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 05:00 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 130 km SW from Beppu |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 00:40 Tokyo) |
M 2.2 | 296 km NNW from Beppu |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 210 km ENE from Beppu |
| 38 days ago (Feb 19 19:36 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 210 km SSW from Beppu |
| 40 days ago (Feb 17 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 92 km SW from Beppu |
| 56 days ago (Feb 1 07:16 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 280 km SSW from Beppu |
| 61 days ago (Jan 27 14:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 167 km S from Beppu |
| 67 days ago (Jan 21 22:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 190 km SSE from Beppu |
| 71 days ago (Jan 17 20:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 148 km SSE from Beppu |
| 71 days ago (Jan 17 20:32 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 175 km SSE from Beppu |
| 74 days ago (Jan 15 02:55 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 167 km S from Beppu |
| 74 days ago (Jan 15 02:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 177 km S from Beppu |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 11:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 160 km SSE from Beppu |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 10:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 135 km S from Beppu |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 08:55 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 160 km SSE from Beppu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 01:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 167 km S from Beppu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 01:14 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 142 km S from Beppu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 23:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 152 km S from Beppu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 171 km S from Beppu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 169 km SSE from Beppu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 171 km SSE from Beppu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 161 km S from Beppu |
| 79 days ago (Jan 10 01:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 142 km SSE from Beppu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Beppu
Recent Beppu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Beppu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Beppu and elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Beppu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 499 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Beppu, Ōita in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 49 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Beppu roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Beppu in 2016. A total of 123 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Beppu that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Beppu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Beppu 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 | 436 | 87.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 55 | 11.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.2% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Beppu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Beppu occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 169 kilometers (105 mi) south of Beppu, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Beppu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 135 kilometers (84 mi) south of Beppu. It is the strongest earthquake near Beppu 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 Beppu, Ōita 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 Beppu.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 16:42 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 169 km S from Beppu |
| Apr 16, 2016 01:25 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 88 km SW from Beppu |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 161 km S from Beppu |
| Jan 22, 2022 01:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 79 km SE from Beppu |
| Apr 17, 2024 23:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 81 km E from Beppu |
| Apr 14, 2016 21:26 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 92 km SW from Beppu |
| May 10, 2019 08:48 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 170 km SSE from Beppu |
| Apr 15, 2016 00:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 97 km SW from Beppu |
| Apr 16, 2016 01:45 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 75 km WSW from Beppu |
| Apr 29, 2017 21:32 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 274 km S from Beppu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Beppu
Nearest earthquakes from Beppu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Beppu, Ōita. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2016 05:16 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 7 km WSW from Beppu |
| Apr 20, 2016 14:27 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 9 km WSW from Beppu |
| Apr 16, 2016 07:11 (Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 12 km WSW from Beppu |
| Apr 16, 2016 02:49 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 17 km WSW from Beppu |
| Apr 29, 2016 15:09 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 20 km W from Beppu |
| May 9, 2024 04:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 27 km S from Beppu |
| Jun 8, 2018 05:25 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 32 km SSW from Beppu |
| Oct 19, 2024 23:41 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 33 km NE from Beppu |
| Jul 13, 2015 02:52 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 37 km SE from Beppu |
| Jul 1, 2016 14:39 (Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 37 km NE from Beppu |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Beppu
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Beppu.
When was the last earthquake in Beppu, Ōita?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Beppu on the night of March 29, 2025 at 04:45 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 243km south of Beppu at a depth of 33km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Beppu, Ōita in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Beppu, Ōita?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Beppu on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 135km south-southeast of Beppu at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Beppu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Beppu, Ōita?
In the past 10 years, 499 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beppu. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
