Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Shibushi
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Shibushi, Kagoshima, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.3, 83 km (51 mi) ENE of Shibushi, on 2026-10-24.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days3
- Last year19
- Last 5 years129
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Shibushi
55 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Shibushi in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Shibushi
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 44 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan | 83 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 19 km S of Makurazaki, Japan | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 169 km | |
| 4.5 | 11 km NNW of Ibusuki, Japan | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 126 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Shibushi, answered
Was there an earthquake in Shibushi today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Shibushi in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Shibushi?
Over the last five years there were 129 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Shibushi, an average of 26 a year. 19 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 26% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Shibushi in five years?
A magnitude 7.1 on Aug 8, 2024, 07:42 UTC, 49 km (31 mi) NE of Shibushi, 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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