Latest earthquakes near Katsuta, Ibaraki today
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Recent Katsuta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Katsuta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Katsuta and elsewhere.
Nov 10, 2025 12:00PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 175km from Morioka (Japan).
Nov 9, 2025 05:03PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M6.8 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 197km from Morioka (Japan).
Oct 5, 2025 12:21AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan).
Katsuta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2668 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Katsuta, Ibaraki in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 266 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Katsuta roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Katsuta in 2016. A total of 413 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Katsuta 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 Katsuta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Katsuta 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 | 2465 | 92.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 190 | 7.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Katsuta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Katsuta occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 175 kilometers (109 mi) north-northeast of Katsuta, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Katsuta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-northeast of Katsuta. It is the strongest earthquake near Katsuta in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Katsuta, 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 Katsuta.
Nearest earthquakes from Katsuta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Katsuta, 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 Katsuta.
When was the last earthquake in Katsuta, Ibaraki?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Katsuta on the morning of December 4, 2025 at 08:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 83km north-northeast of Katsuta at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Katsuta, Ibaraki in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Katsuta, Ibaraki?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Katsuta on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 268km north-east of Katsuta at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Katsuta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Katsuta, Ibaraki?
In the past 10 years, 2668 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Katsuta. This averages to 267 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
