Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Minamiuonuma
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Minamiuonuma, Niigata, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 74 km (46 mi) SSE of Minamiuonuma, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year8
- Last 5 years22
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Minamiuonuma
16 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Minamiuonuma in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Minamiuonuma
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 96 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Minamiuonuma, answered
Was there an earthquake in Minamiuonuma today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Minamiuonuma in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Minamiuonuma?
Over the last five years there were 22 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Minamiuonuma, an average of 4.4 a year. 8 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 82% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Minamiuonuma in five years?
A magnitude 4.9 on Mar 15, 2026, 05:06 UTC, 86 km (54 mi) SSE of Minamiuonuma, at a depth of 96 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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