Latest earthquakes near Hitachi, Ibaraki today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hitachi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hitachi (also known as 日立), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hitachi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hitachi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hitachi 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 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).
Hitachi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2756 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hitachi, Ibaraki in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 275 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hitachi roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hitachi in 2016. A total of 419 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hitachi 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 Hitachi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hitachi 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 | 2544 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 197 | 7.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hitachi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hitachi 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 Hitachi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 242 kilometers (150 mi) north-northeast of Hitachi. It is the strongest earthquake near Hitachi 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 Hitachi, Ibaraki 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 Hitachi.
Nearest earthquakes from Hitachi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hitachi, Ibaraki. 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 Hitachi.
When was the last earthquake in Hitachi, Ibaraki?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hitachi on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 174km south-southwest of Hitachi at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hitachi, Ibaraki in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hitachi, Ibaraki?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hitachi on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 242km north-east of Hitachi at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hitachi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hitachi, Ibaraki?
In the past 10 years, 2756 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hitachi. This averages to 276 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
