Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Kanoya
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Kanoya, Kagoshima, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 25 km (16 mi) WSW of Kanoya, on 2026-10-03.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days2
- Last year15
- Last 5 years115
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Kanoya
43 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kanoya in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 9.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Kanoya
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 19 km S of Makurazaki, Japan | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 169 km | |
| 4.5 | 11 km NNW of Ibusuki, Japan | 25 km / 16 mi | depth 126 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Kanoya, answered
Was there an earthquake in Kanoya today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Kanoya in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Kanoya?
Over the last five years there were 115 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kanoya, an average of 23 a year. 15 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 35% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Kanoya in five years?
A magnitude 7.1 on Aug 8, 2024, 07:42 UTC, 75 km (46 mi) NE of Kanoya, 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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