58 km SSE of Shima, JapanOct 31, 2026, 22:15
Nearby significant earthquake631 km from Kirishima350 km deep
Latest Earthquakes near Kirishima
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Kirishima, Kagoshima.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Kirishima
Most Recent
12 hours agoEarthquakes M1.5+ recorded today within 100 km, local time: 1 (Japan Standard Time (JST))
Kirishima Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours1
Past 7 Days13
Past 30 Days≥62
Past 365 Days≥262
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
≥56
Significant
No data
2.8
Most Recent12 hours ago
ViewKumamoto region, Kumamoto Prefecture
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 53Intermediate-focus 3Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
56 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Kirishima, Kagoshima.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Kirishima
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Kirishima area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Kirishima was 13. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
When was the last earthquake near Kirishima?
The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Kirishima had a magnitude of 2.8 and occurred on November 1, 2026 at 07:10 AM GMT+9.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Kirishima area?
Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Kirishima, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 6.8. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Nov 1, 2026, 10:39 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).