Latest earthquakes near Aomori 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 青森市), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Mar 8, 2025 04:12PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan) on Saturday Afternoon.
Aomori Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1657 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aomori in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 165 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aomori roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aomori in 2015. A total of 262 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 | 1510 | 91.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 132 | 7.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 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 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-southeast of Aomori, at a depth of 43 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aomori in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 16, 1968 09:49, 227 kilometers (141 mi) south-southeast of Aomori. 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Aomori
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aomori. 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 Aomori.
When was the last earthquake in Aomori?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Aomori on the evening of March 20, 2025 at 19:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 243km north-east of Aomori at a depth of 40km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aomori in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aomori?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aomori on the morning of May 16, 1968 at 09:49 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 227km east of Aomori at a depth of 30km 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?
In the past 10 years, 1657 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aomori. This averages to 166 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
