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.
Oct 15, 2023 06:13PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 251km from Chiba (Japan).
Sep 19, 2023 04:33AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Sendai (Japan).
Sep 8, 2023 06:28PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Ōfunato (Japan) on Friday Evening.
May 26, 2023 07:03PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Chiba (Japan).
May 22, 2023 04:42PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 100km from Yokosuka (Japan) on Monday Afternoon.
May 14, 2023 05:21PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 237km from Yokohama (Japan).
Ibaraki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3114 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 311 earthquakes per year, or 25 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ibaraki roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ibaraki in 2014. A total of 431 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ibaraki that year. The strongest had a 6.5 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 | 2867 | 92.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 228 | 7.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 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 Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 149 kilometers (93 mi) north-northeast of Hitachi, at a depth of 41 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) north-northeast of Mito. It is the strongest earthquake near Ibaraki in the past 123 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ibaraki.
When was the last earthquake in Ibaraki, Japan?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ibaraki on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 17:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 36km north-northeast of Hitachi at a depth of 90km under land. 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, 3114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ibaraki. This averages to 311 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
