Beppu City earthquake and Shindo history
別府市
Earthquakes for which stations associated with Beppu City reported an actual Shindo observation.
Latest observation: Sep 21, 2026, 10:38 PM JSTLATEST LOCAL OBSERVATION
Latest earthquake observed in Beppu City
震度1
Highest Shindo observed in Beppu CitySource region: Hyuganada SeaM4.8
Local seismic profile
Since May 30, 2015, stations associated with Beppu City have reported a local reading for 225 earthquakes. Shindo 1 was most common, while the highest local level, Shindo 6−, was recorded 1 times.
Latest observationSep 21, 2026
Highest local Shindo6−
Observed events225May 30, 2015–Sep 21, 2026
Associated observation stations3JMA
Latest observation: Sep 21, 2026
Recent observed earthquakes
Earthquakes for which stations associated with Beppu City reported an actual Shindo observation.
震度1
Sep 21, 2026, 10:38 PM JSTHyuganada Sea
震度2M4.8 · 30 km · 99 km
Aug 9, 2026, 01:32 AM JSTCentral Oita Prefecture
震度1M3.1 · 10 km · 4 km
Aug 8, 2026, 01:10 AM JSTWestern Oita Prefecture
震度1M2.8 · 10 km · 14 km
Aug 2, 2026, 04:10 AM JSTHyuganada Sea
震度1M5.3 · 10 km · 154 km
Jul 30, 2026, 01:30 AM JSTWestern Oita Prefecture
震度2M2.9 · 10 km · 14 km
Jul 29, 2026, 11:02 PM JSTKumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture
M4.3 · 10 km · 120 km
3 Associated observation stations
Open this place on the mapStations and strongest local observations
The map combines stations assigned to this place with earthquakes that produced its strongest local readings.
May 30, 2015 to Sep 21, 2026 · 24 records
All years · Shindo 3+ · Clear filtersObservation history
This history counts earthquakes observed at stations in the place, not earthquakes whose epicentre lies inside its boundary. Counts can change as stations are updated and older or corrected observations are added.
First observation: May 30, 2015
All yearsObserved events by year
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All ShindoShindo observed in this place
The highest reading from stations in this place, not the maximum Shindo of the whole event.
Latest observation: Sep 21, 2026
Recent observed earthquakes
24 observed earthquakes
- 震度3Jul 28, 2026, 16:27 JSTKumamoto Region, Kumamoto PrefectureShindo in this place: 3 · Event maximum Shindo: 7M7.110 km
- 震度3Apr 18, 2025, 08:57 JSTCentral Oita PrefectureShindo in this place: 3 · Event maximum Shindo: 3M3.710 km
- 震度3Jan 13, 2025, 21:19 JSTHyuganada SeaShindo in this place: 3 · Event maximum Shindo: 5−M6.930 km
- 震度3Aug 8, 2024, 16:43 JSTHyuganada SeaShindo in this place: 3 · Event maximum Shindo: 6−M7.130 km
- 震度3May 26, 2024, 14:23 JSTCentral Oita PrefectureShindo in this place: 3 · Event maximum Shindo: 3M3.110 km
- 震度3Jul 17, 2021, 20:50 JSTIyonada SeaShindo in this place: 3 · Event maximum Shindo: 4M5.180 km
- 震度3Feb 19, 2018, 03:31 JSTBungosuido StraitShindo in this place: 3 · Event maximum Shindo: 4M5.040 km
- 震度3Apr 29, 2016, 15:09 JSTCentral Oita PrefectureShindo in this place: 3 · Event maximum Shindo: 5+M4.410 km
Ground & J-SHIS
A change in the number of observations cannot by itself predict a larger earthquake.
Local seismic profile
Where the shaking usually comes from
Source regions of earthquakes observed here, ordered by the number of reports.
4
Central Oita Prefecture大分県中部
746−
Kumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture熊本県熊本地方
373
Aso Region, Kumamoto Prefecture熊本県阿蘇地方
284
Hyuganada Sea日向灘
264
Bungosuido Strait豊後水道
162
Western Oita Prefecture大分県西部
11Local seismic profile
Recent observations in long-term context
A change in the number of observations cannot by itself predict a larger earthquake.
Reference model · not a forecast J-SHIS (NIED) · 250 m · 4931737714
J-SHIS / NIEDGround conditions near an observation station
J-SHIS data for the 250 m mesh containing 別府市鶴見.
How to read these values
A landform class assigned to the whole 250 m mesh and used to estimate AVS30. The name alone does not determine safety, and it is model data rather than a borehole survey at the station.
The average speed of an S-wave through the upper 30 metres. A lower value generally indicates softer material that can amplify shaking more. J-SHIS uses this value to estimate the amplification shown to the right. It is not predicted Shindo.
For the same incoming wave, local ground conditions may make peak-motion velocity at the surface about 23% higher than at engineering bedrock (Vs = 400 m/s). This value describes motion velocity—it does not multiply magnitude or forecast ground acceleration.
Ground conditions can change over short distances. These values do not rate the whole place or the safety of a building, and they cannot predict an earthquake. Source: J-SHIS (NIED), V4 model; processed for presentation by JISHINDESU.
Reference model · not a forecast J-SHIS (NIED) · A44202
J-SHIS / NIEDEarthquake scenarios affecting this place
Official J-SHIS models ranked for their potential impact on this municipality.
#1 means the model ranks highest in the J-SHIS result for this place under the same settings. It is not a ranking of which earthquake will happen next.
Magnitude on a card describes the size of the whole earthquake model, not the Shindo expected here. Local shaking also depends on distance, depth and ground conditions.
#1Subduction-zone earthquakeLarge Earthquakes along the Nankai Trough南海トラフ沿いで発生する大地震
Modelled magnitude: M8.2–9.1
Read about this model #2Major active faultNishiyama fault zone (All segment)西山断層帯 (全体が同時に活動)Modelled magnitude: M7.5
Read about this model #3Major active faultHaneyama-Kuenohirayama fault zone万年山−崩平山断層帯Modelled magnitude: M6.8
Read about this model #4Major active faultSuonada fault zone (Main part segment)周防灘断層帯（周防灘断層帯主部区間）Modelled magnitude: M7.0
Read about this model #5Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (All segment)中央構造線断層帯（全体が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.9
Read about this model #6Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Gojoya segment TO Houyo-kaikyo - Yufuin segment)中央構造線断層帯（五条谷区間～豊予海峡－由布院区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.9
Read about this model #7Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Kitan-kaikyo - Naruto-Kaikyo segment TO Houyo-kaikyo - Yufuin segment)中央構造線断層帯（紀淡海峡－鳴門海峡区間～豊予海峡－由布院区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.8
Read about this model #8Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Sanuki-sanmyaku-nanen eastern segment TO Houyo-kaikyo - Yufuin segment)中央構造線断層帯（讃岐山脈南縁東部区間～豊予海峡－由布院区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.7
Read about this model #9Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Sanuki-sanmyaku-nanen western segment TO Houyo-kaikyo - Yufuin segment)中央構造線断層帯（讃岐山脈南縁西部区間～豊予海峡－由布院区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.7
Read about this model #10Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Ishizuchi-sanmyaku-hokuen segment TO Houyo-kaikyo - Yufuin segment)中央構造線断層帯（石鎚山脈北縁区間～豊予海峡－由布院区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.7
Read about this model #11Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Ishizuchi-sanmyaku-hokuen western segment TO Houyo-kaikyo - Yufuin segment)中央構造線断層帯（石鎚山脈北縁西部区間～豊予海峡－由布院区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.6
Read about this model #12Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Iyonada segment TO Houyo-kaikyo - Yufuin segment)中央構造線断層帯（伊予灘区間～豊予海峡－由布院区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.6
Read about this model #13Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (Houyo-kaikyo - Yufuin segment)中央構造線断層帯（豊予海峡−由布院区間）Modelled magnitude: M7.2
Read about this model #14Major active faultHijiu fault zone日出生断層帯Modelled magnitude: M6.9
Read about this model #15Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Kongo-sanchi-toen segment TO Iyonada segment)中央構造線断層帯（金剛山地東縁区間～伊予灘区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.8
Read about this model #16Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Gojoya segment TO Iyonada segment)中央構造線断層帯（五条谷区間～伊予灘区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.8
Read about this model #17Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Negoro segment TO Iyonada segment)中央構造線断層帯（根来区間～伊予灘区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.8
Read about this model #18Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Kitan-kaikyo - Naruto-Kaikyo segment TO Iyonada segment)中央構造線断層帯（紀淡海峡－鳴門海峡区間～伊予灘区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.7
Read about this model #19Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Sanuki-sanmyaku-nanen eastern segment TO Iyonada segment)中央構造線断層帯（讃岐山脈南縁東部区間～伊予灘区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.7
Read about this model #20Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Sanuki-sanmyaku-nanen western segment TO Iyonada segment)中央構造線断層帯（讃岐山脈南縁西部区間～伊予灘区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.7
Read about this model #21Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Ishizuchi-sanmyaku-hokuen segment TO Iyonada segment)中央構造線断層帯（石鎚山脈北縁区間～伊予灘区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.6
Read about this model #22Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Ishizuchi-sanmyaku-hokuen western segment TO Iyonada segment)中央構造線断層帯（石鎚山脈北縁西部区間～伊予灘区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.5
Read about this model #23Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (Iyonada segment)中央構造線断層帯（伊予灘区間）Modelled magnitude: M7.4
Read about this modelJ-SHIS 2020 model, 30-year period and Shindo 6-lower threshold. This is not a prediction of a particular earthquake. Source: J-SHIS (NIED); processed for presentation by JISHINDESU.
Local seismic profile
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