Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Sendai
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Sendai, Kagoshima, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 61 km (38 mi) SSE of Sendai, on 2026-10-03.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days2
- Last year41
- Last 5 years77
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Sendai
51 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sendai in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 20.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Sendai
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 19 km S of Makurazaki, Japan | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 169 km | |
| 4.5 | 11 km NNW of Ibusuki, Japan | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 126 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Sendai, answered
Was there an earthquake in Sendai today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Sendai in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Sendai?
Over the last five years there were 77 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sendai, an average of 15 a year. 41 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 166% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Sendai in five years?
A magnitude 6.8 on Jul 28, 2026, 07:27 UTC, 95 km (59 mi) NNE of Sendai, at a depth of 8 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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