Latest earthquakes near Aomori, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aomori, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aomori? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aomori (also known as 青森県), it will show up within minutes.
Aomori Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1924 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aomori, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 192 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aomori roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aomori in 2015. A total of 290 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aomori that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aomori in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Aomori 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 | 1762 | 91.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 146 | 7.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.78% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aomori
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aomori occurred on Mar 20, 2021 18:09 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) south of Hachinohe, at a depth of 43 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aomori in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 256 kilometers (159 mi) south of Hachinohe. It is the strongest earthquake near Aomori in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aomori, Japan 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 Aomori.
Earthquakes by city in Aomori
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Aomori, Japan.
Use this regional Aomori earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mutsu, Goshogawara, Misawa, Kuroishi, Namioka and Shimokizukuri.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aomori.
When was the last earthquake in Aomori, Japan?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Aomori on the afternoon of February 21, 2025 at 13:41 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 70km south of Hachinohe at a depth of 72km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aomori, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aomori, Japan?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Aomori on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 256km south-southeast of Hachinohe at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aomori since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aomori, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 1924 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aomori. This averages to 192 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
