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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.
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 near Miyako (Japan).
Dec 31, 2025 07:19AM
M4.8 FORESHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 181km from Morioka (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Aomori Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1802 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 180 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aomori roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aomori in 2025. A total of 363 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aomori 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 Aomori in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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 | 1609 | 89.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 173 | 9.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 1.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 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 Dec 8, 2025 23:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 123 kilometers (76 mi) east of Aomori, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aomori in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Sep 26, 2003 04:50, 288 kilometers (179 mi) east of Aomori. It is the strongest earthquake near Aomori 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 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 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Aomori on the evening of January 22, 2026 at 23:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 142km east-northeast of Aomori at a depth of 56km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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 night of September 26, 2003 at 04:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 288km east-northeast of Aomori at a depth of 27km 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, 1802 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aomori. This averages to 180 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
