Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Amami
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Amami, Kagoshima, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.0, 42 km (26 mi) NW of Amami, on 2026-10-04.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year11
- Last 5 years105
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Amami
63 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Amami in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 22.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Amami
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 33 km NNW of Uken, Japan | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 91 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Amami, answered
Was there an earthquake in Amami today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Amami in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Amami?
Over the last five years there were 105 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Amami, an average of 21 a year. 11 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 48% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Amami in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Mar 8, 2025, 23:42 UTC, 87 km (54 mi) ENE of Amami, at a depth of 26 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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