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Latest earthquakes near Akita today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Akita, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Akita? If an earthquake is happening right now near Akita (also known as 秋田), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Akita Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Akita. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Akita and elsewhere.
Jan 28, 2026 07:45PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Jan 22, 2026 11:31PM
Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 102km from Hachinohe (Japan) on Thursday Evening.
Jan 21, 2026 02:51AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean near Mutsu (Japan).
Jan 17, 2026 04:34AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 128km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Jan 11, 2026 01:15PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Miyako in Japan on Sunday Afternoon.
Dec 31, 2025 11:26PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 100km from Miyako (Japan).
Akita Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2037 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Akita in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 203 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Akita roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Akita in 2025. A total of 350 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Akita that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Akita in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Akita during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1833 | 89.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 179 | 8.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 21 | 1.03% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Akita
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Akita occurred on Dec 8, 2025 23:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 225 kilometers (140 mi) north-east of Akita, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Akita in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 251 kilometers (156 mi) north-east of Akita. It is the strongest earthquake near Akita in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Akita in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Akita.
Nearest earthquakes from Akita
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Akita. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Akita.
When was the last earthquake in Akita?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Akita on the evening of January 28, 2026 at 19:45 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 258km east-northeast of Akita at a depth of 13km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Akita in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Akita?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Akita on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 251km south-east of Akita at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Akita since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Akita?
In the past 10 years, 2037 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Akita. This averages to 204 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
