Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Minamisatsuma
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 30 km (19 mi) ESE of Minamisatsuma, on 2026-10-03.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days2
- Last year10
- Last 5 years42
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Minamisatsuma
18 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Minamisatsuma in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2024, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Minamisatsuma
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 19 km S of Makurazaki, Japan | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 169 km | |
| 4.5 | 11 km NNW of Ibusuki, Japan | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 126 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Minamisatsuma, answered
Was there an earthquake in Minamisatsuma today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Minamisatsuma in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Minamisatsuma?
Over the last five years there were 42 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Minamisatsuma, an average of 8.4 a year. 10 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Minamisatsuma in five years?
A magnitude 5.5 on Mar 1, 2026, 09:00 UTC, 39 km (24 mi) SE of Minamisatsuma, at a depth of 125 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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