Latest earthquakes near Iwaki, Fukushima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Iwaki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Iwaki (also known as いわき), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Iwaki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Iwaki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Iwaki and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in 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).
Dec 12, 2025 11:44AM
Shallow M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 114km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Nov 9, 2025 05:03PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M6.8 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 192km from Morioka (Japan).
Iwaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2793 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iwaki, Fukushima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 279 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iwaki roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iwaki in 2016. A total of 415 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iwaki that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Iwaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Iwaki 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 | 2579 | 92.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 198 | 7.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Iwaki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iwaki occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 96 kilometers (60 mi) north-east of Iwaki, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iwaki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 191 kilometers (119 mi) north-east of Iwaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Iwaki 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 Iwaki, Fukushima 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 Iwaki.
Nearest earthquakes from Iwaki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Iwaki, Fukushima. 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 Iwaki.
When was the last earthquake in Iwaki, Fukushima?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Iwaki on the morning of January 29, 2026 at 11:52 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 228km south-southwest of Iwaki at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iwaki, Fukushima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iwaki, Fukushima?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Iwaki on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 191km north-east of Iwaki at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Iwaki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iwaki, Fukushima?
In the past 10 years, 2793 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iwaki. This averages to 279 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
