Latest earthquakes near Aomori, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Aomori.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 14, 2025 01:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 241 km SSE
from Hachinohe
May 13, 2025 06:33
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 220 km NNE
from Aomori
May 12, 2025 23:54
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 141 km NE
from Aomori
May 11, 2025 02:17
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 130 km W
from Aomori
May 10, 2025 21:43
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 45 km N
from Hachinohe
May 9, 2025 12:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 207 km NE
from Hachinohe
May 6, 2025 18:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 202 km S
from Hachinohe
May 6, 2025 13:03
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 174 km W
from Aomori
May 1, 2025 12:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 222 km NW
from Aomori
Apr 30, 2025 10:03
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 241 km SSE
from Hachinohe
Apr 30, 2025 02:30
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 256 km S
from Hachinohe
Apr 28, 2025 15:37
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 189 km NE
from Aomori
Apr 27, 2025 17:39
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 112 km SSE
from Hachinohe
Apr 27, 2025 14:02
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 256 km S
from Hachinohe
Apr 26, 2025 09:05
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 216 km S
from Hachinohe
Apr 25, 2025 01:15
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 238 km S
from Hachinohe
Apr 24, 2025 09:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 17 km E
from Hachinohe
Apr 23, 2025 07:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 143 km ENE
from Hachinohe
Apr 22, 2025 13:30
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 299 km ESE
from Hachinohe
Apr 22, 2025 03:23
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 209 km NE
from Hachinohe
Apr 19, 2025 06:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 278 km NE
from Hachinohe
Apr 17, 2025 07:16
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 255 km NE
from Aomori
Apr 15, 2025 16:38
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 160 km SSE
from Hachinohe
Apr 14, 2025 09:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 9 km W
from Hirosaki
Apr 14, 2025 08:08
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 222 km S
from Hachinohe

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Aomori

Recent Aomori Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Aomori. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Aomori and elsewhere.

Aomori Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
191 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4
May 14, 2025 01:44

Average

A total of 1916 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 191 earthquakes per year, or 15 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Aomori with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Aomori (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1756 91.65%
Mag. 5 145 7.57%
Mag. 6 14 0.73%
Mag. 7 1 0.05%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Aomori

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Mar 20, 2021 18:09.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.1
On Mar 11, 2011 14:46.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Aomori.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 20, 2021 18:09
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 228 km S
from Hachinohe
May 1, 2021 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 256 km S
from Hachinohe
Jan 14, 2016 12:25
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 196 km NNE
from Hachinohe
Sep 6, 2018 03:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.6 230 km NNE
from Aomori
Jun 18, 2019 22:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.4 265 km SSW
from Aomori
Dec 21, 2020 02:23
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 100 km ENE
from Hachinohe
Apr 20, 2020 05:39
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 184 km SSE
from Hachinohe
Jan 24, 2018 19:51
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 103 km NE
from Hachinohe
Jun 11, 2023 18:54
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 213 km NNE
from Aomori
Nov 12, 2016 06:43
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 223 km S
from Hachinohe

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Aomori on the night of May 14, 2025 at 01:44 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 241km south-southeast of Hachinohe at a depth of 40km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 1916 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.