Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Kokubu-matsuki
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Kokubu-matsuki, Kagoshima, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 49 km (30 mi) SSW of Kokubu-matsuki, on 2026-10-03.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days2
- Last year42
- Last 5 years131
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Kokubu-matsuki
69 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kokubu-matsuki in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 20.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Kokubu-matsuki
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 19 km S of Makurazaki, Japan | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 169 km | |
| 4.5 | 11 km NNW of Ibusuki, Japan | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 126 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Kokubu-matsuki, answered
Was there an earthquake in Kokubu-matsuki today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Kokubu-matsuki in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Kokubu-matsuki?
Over the last five years there were 131 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kokubu-matsuki, an average of 26 a year. 42 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 60% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Kokubu-matsuki in five years?
A magnitude 7.1 on Aug 8, 2024, 07:42 UTC, 70 km (43 mi) E of Kokubu-matsuki, 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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