Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Nihammatsu
In the last 30 days there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Nihammatsu, Kanagawa, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 97 km (60 mi) ENE of Nihammatsu, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days6
- Last year37
- Last 5 years211
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Nihammatsu
70 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nihammatsu in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Nihammatsu
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 2 km N of Honchō, Japan | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km W of Ōami, Japan | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.7 | 4 km SE of Narutō, Japan | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.9 | 3 km WSW of Shibayama, Japan | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 73 km | |
| 4.5 | 3 km ESE of Sugito, Japan | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.9 | 5 km S of Sakai, Japan | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 69 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Nihammatsu, answered
Was there an earthquake in Nihammatsu today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Nihammatsu in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Nihammatsu?
Over the last five years there were 211 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nihammatsu, an average of 42 a year. 37 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Nihammatsu in five years?
A magnitude 5.8 on Aug 22, 2026, 17:00 UTC, 92 km (57 mi) NE of Nihammatsu, at a depth of 61 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.
04 — Nearby
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