Latest earthquakes near Ibaraki, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ibaraki, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ibaraki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ibaraki (also known as 茨城県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ibaraki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ibaraki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ibaraki and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Ibaraki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2983 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ibaraki, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 298 earthquakes per year, or 24 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ibaraki roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ibaraki in 2016. A total of 427 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ibaraki 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 Ibaraki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ibaraki 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 | 2755 | 92.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 211 | 7.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ibaraki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ibaraki occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) west-northwest of Tsukuba, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ibaraki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 275 kilometers (171 mi) west-northwest of Mito. It is the strongest earthquake near Ibaraki 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 Ibaraki, 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 Ibaraki.
Earthquakes by city in Ibaraki
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ibaraki, Japan.
Use this regional Ibaraki earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ryūgasaki, Toride, Ushiku, Kashima-shi, Shimodate, Koga, Moriya, Naka, Ishioka, Yūki, Kitaibaraki, Ami, Inashiki, Iwai, Mitsukaidō, Tomobe, Funaishikawa, Okunoya, Takahagi, Fujishiro and Kasama.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ibaraki.
When was the last earthquake in Ibaraki, Japan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ibaraki on the morning of February 19, 2026 at 07:40 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 136km north-east of Hitachi at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ibaraki, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ibaraki, Japan?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ibaraki on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north-east of Mito at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ibaraki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ibaraki, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 2983 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ibaraki. This averages to 298 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
