Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Minamikyushu
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Minamikyushu, Kagoshima, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 13 km (8 mi) ESE of Minamikyushu, on 2026-10-03.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days2
- Last year11
- Last 5 years51
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Minamikyushu
22 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Minamikyushu in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Nov 2024, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Minamikyushu
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 19 km S of Makurazaki, Japan | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 169 km | |
| 4.5 | 11 km NNW of Ibusuki, Japan | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 126 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Minamikyushu, answered
Was there an earthquake in Minamikyushu today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Minamikyushu in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Minamikyushu?
Over the last five years there were 51 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Minamikyushu, an average of 10 a year. 11 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Minamikyushu in five years?
A magnitude 5.7 on Oct 1, 2022, 15:02 UTC, 96 km (60 mi) E of Minamikyushu, at a depth of 31 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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