Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Sendai
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Sendai, Miyagi, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 97 km (60 mi) ESE of Sendai, on 2026-10-25.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days1
- Last year22
- Last 5 years151
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Sendai
43 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sendai in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Sendai
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 74 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 53 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 151 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sendai, an average of 30 a year. 22 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 27% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Sendai in five years?
A magnitude 7.3 on Mar 16, 2022, 14:36 UTC, 88 km (54 mi) SE of Sendai, 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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