Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Aira
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Aira, Kagoshima, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 50 km (31 mi) S of Aira, on 2026-10-03.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days2
- Last year42
- Last 5 years96
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Aira
58 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Aira in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 20.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Aira
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 19 km S of Makurazaki, Japan | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 169 km | |
| 4.5 | 11 km NNW of Ibusuki, Japan | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 126 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Aira, answered
Was there an earthquake in Aira today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Aira in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Aira?
Over the last five years there were 96 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Aira, an average of 19 a year. 42 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 119% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Aira in five years?
A magnitude 7.1 on Aug 8, 2024, 07:42 UTC, 86 km (53 mi) E of Aira, at a depth of 24 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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