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.
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.
Jul 28, 2026 04:27PM
DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Matsubase in Japan.
Beppu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 460 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 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 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 | 405 | 88.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 48 | 10.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Beppu.
When was the last earthquake in Beppu, Ōita?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Beppu on the afternoon of September 1, 2026 at 12:01 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 113km southwest of Beppu at a depth of 10km under water in the East China 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, 460 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beppu. This averages to 46 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
