Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Matsushima
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Matsushima, Miyagi, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 90 km (56 mi) SE of Matsushima, on 2026-10-25.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days2
- Last year30
- Last 5 years213
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Matsushima
64 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Matsushima in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Matsushima
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 74 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.4 | 45 km SSE of Ōfunato, Japan | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 57 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Matsushima, answered
Was there an earthquake in Matsushima today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Matsushima in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Matsushima?
Over the last five years there were 213 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Matsushima, an average of 43 a year. 30 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 30% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Matsushima in five years?
A magnitude 7.3 on Mar 16, 2022, 14:36 UTC, 86 km (54 mi) SSE of Matsushima, at a depth of 41 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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