# Latest Earthquakes near Kesennuma

## Most Recent

Magnitude: 2.9 · Southern Inland of Iwate Prefecture · Nov 10, 2026, 10:36 PM UTC · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/jma%3A20261111073644/>)

### Kesennuma Activity Report · M1.5+

the area within 100 km of Kesennuma

Past 24 Hours · 0

Past 7 Days · 2

Past 30 Days · ≥4

Past 365 Days · ≥99

Updated: Nov 15, 2026, 02:42 UTC

The available records do not fully cover this selection.

[Kesennuma Activity Report](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/Miyagi/Kesennuma/>)

Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Kesennuma, Miyagi.

### Largest recorded earthquakes

Past 24 Hours · No events

4.5

Past 7 Days · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/jma%3A20261109051637/>)

Onagawa Chō, [Japan](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/>) · 43 km E

4.5

Past 30 Days · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/jma%3A20261109051637/>)

Onagawa Chō, [Japan](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/>) · 43 km E

6.7

Past 365 Days · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/us6000sxwq/>)

Ōfunato, [Japan](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/>) · 41 km ESE

### Filtered Statistics

Total earthquakes

≥4

4.5

Largest Magnitude[View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/jma%3A20261109051637/>)

Onagawa Chō, [Japan](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/>) · 43 km E

Significant

No data

2.9

Most Recent · 4 days ago · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/jma%3A20261111073644/>)

Southern Inland of Iwate Prefecture

Depth distribution

Shallow-focus 4 Intermediate-focus 0 Deep-focus 0

## Filtered Statistics

4 events

Past 30 Days · M2+

Magnitude: 2.9 · Southern Inland of Iwate Prefecture · Nov 10, 2026, 22:36 UTC · 10 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/jma%3A20261111073644/>)

Magnitude: 4.5 · Onagawa Chō, [Japan](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/>) · 43 km E · Nov 8, 2026, 20:16 UTC · 50 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/jma%3A20261109051637/>)

Magnitude: 4.1 · off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture · Nov 4, 2026, 19:21 UTC · 50 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/jma%3A20261105042154/>)

Magnitude: 4.1 · off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture · Oct 30, 2026, 04:24 UTC · 50 km deep · [View](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/jma%3A20261030132410/>)

## Latest earthquakes in nearby cities

Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Kesennuma, Miyagi.

[Ichinoseki · 38 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/Iwate/Ichinoseki/>)

[Ishinomaki · 59 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/Miyagi/Ishinomaki/>)

[Sendai · 94 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/Miyagi/Sendai/>)

[Kitakami · 58 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/Iwate/Kitakami/>)

[Hanamaki · 67 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/Iwate/Hanamaki/>)

[Morioka · 96 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/Iwate/Morioka/>)

[Yokotemachi · 100 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/Akita/Yokote/>)

[Yamagata · 129 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/Yamagata/Yamagata/>)

[Daisen · 111 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/Akita/Daisen/>)

[Akita · 155 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/Akita/Akita/>)

[Fukushima · 161 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/Fukushima/Fukushima/>)

[Tokyo · 394 km](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/JP/Tokyo/Tokyo/>)

## Common Questions about Earthquakes near Kesennuma

### How often are earthquakes recorded in the Kesennuma area?

In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Kesennuma was 2. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

### When was the last earthquake near Kesennuma?

The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Kesennuma had a magnitude of 2.9 and occurred on November 11, 2026 at 07:36 AM GMT+9.

### How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Kesennuma area?

Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Kesennuma, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 6.7. 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.

Related tools

[Weather forecast for Kesennuma](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/weather-forecast/JP/Miyagi/Kesennuma/>) [When will the ISS pass over Kesennuma?](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/iss-tracker/JP/Miyagi/Kesennuma/>) [Current time in Kesennuma](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/world-clock/JP/Miyagi/Kesennuma/>)

[Aurora Forecast](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/aurora-forecast/>)

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 15, 2026, 02:42 UTC.

Data sources:

- [USGS](<https://earthquake.usgs.gov/>) — [Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.](<https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/are-usgs-reportspublications-copyrighted>)
- [EMSC](<https://www.seismicportal.eu/>) — [Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under](<https://www.seismicportal.eu/terms.html>)[CC BY 4.0](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/>) [.](<https://www.seismicportal.eu/terms.html>)
- [JMA](<https://www.jma.go.jp/>) — [Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).](<https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/copyright.html>)
- [Geoscience Australia](<https://www.ga.gov.au/>) — [Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under](<https://www.ga.gov.au/copyright/copyright-attributing-material-sources-from-geoscience-australias-website>)[CC BY 4.0](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode>) [; the section 5 disclaimer applies.](<https://www.ga.gov.au/copyright/copyright-attributing-material-sources-from-geoscience-australias-website>)
- [GeoNet](<https://www.geonet.org.nz/>) — [We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.](<https://www.geonet.org.nz/policy>)
- [CENC / Wolfx](<https://wolfx.jp/docs/open-api/>) — [CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.](<https://wolfx.jp/legal/terms/>)
- [GFZ / GEOFON](<https://geofon.gfz.de/>) — [Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (](<https://geofon.gfz.de/eqinfo/faq/>)[CC BY 4.0](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/>) [).](<https://geofon.gfz.de/eqinfo/faq/>)

## Markdown

- [M2.9 Earthquake - Southern Inland of Iwate Prefecture](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/jma%3A20261111073644.md>)
- [M4.5 Earthquake - 43 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/jma%3A20261109051637.md>)
- [M4.1 Earthquake - off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/jma%3A20261105042154.md>)
- [M4.1 Earthquake - off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/earthquake-tracker/event/jma%3A20261030132410.md>)

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