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.
Mar 28, 2026 12:24AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 179km from Morioka (Japan) on Saturday Night.
Mar 26, 2026 11:18PM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 192km from Morioka (Japan) on Thursday Evening.
Mar 14, 2026 04:55AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 193km from Morioka (Japan).
Mar 8, 2026 10:17PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 175km from Morioka (Japan).
Mar 8, 2026 10:08PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.4 FORESHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 178km from Morioka (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Hitachi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2768 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 276 earthquakes per year, or 23 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 | 2555 | 92.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 198 | 7.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.43% |
| 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hitachi on the evening of April 7, 2026 at 19:52 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 241km west of Hitachi at a depth of 10km 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, 2768 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hitachi. This averages to 277 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
