Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Nishinoomote
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Nishinoomote, Kagoshima, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 76 km (47 mi) NNW of Nishinoomote, on 2026-10-03.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days2
- Last year21
- Last 5 years105
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Nishinoomote
43 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nishinoomote in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Nishinoomote
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 19 km S of Makurazaki, Japan | 76 km / 48 mi | depth 169 km | |
| 4.5 | 11 km NNW of Ibusuki, Japan | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 126 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Nishinoomote, answered
Was there an earthquake in Nishinoomote today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Nishinoomote in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Nishinoomote?
Over the last five years there were 105 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nishinoomote, an average of 21 a year. 21 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Nishinoomote in five years?
A magnitude 6.1 on Apr 2, 2025, 14:03 UTC, 57 km (35 mi) ENE of Nishinoomote, at a depth of 29 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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