Latest earthquakes near Ōta, Gunma today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ōta, Gunma, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ōta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ōta (also known as 太田), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ōta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ōta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ōta and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in 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).
Ōta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2603 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ōta, Gunma in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 260 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ōta roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ōta in 2024. A total of 421 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ōta that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ōta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ōta 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 | 2402 | 92.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 186 | 7.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ōta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ōta occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) north-west of Ōta, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ōta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 114 kilometers (71 mi) north-west of Ōta. It is the strongest earthquake near Ōta 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 Ōta, Gunma 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 Ōta.
Nearest earthquakes from Ōta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ōta, Gunma. 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 Ōta.
When was the last earthquake in Ōta, Gunma?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōta on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 13:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 219km west-northwest of Ōta at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ōta, Gunma in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ōta, Gunma?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōta on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 114km south of Ōta at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ōta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ōta, Gunma?
In the past 10 years, 2603 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ōta. This averages to 260 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
