Latest earthquakes near Mito, Ibaraki today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mito, Ibaraki, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mito? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mito (also known as みと), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mito Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mito. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mito 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).
Mito Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2676 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mito, Ibaraki in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 267 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mito roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mito in 2016. A total of 412 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mito 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 Mito in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Mito 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 | 2473 | 92.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 190 | 7.1% |
| 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 Mito
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mito occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 182 kilometers (113 mi) north-northeast of Mito, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mito 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 Mito 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 Mito, 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 Mito.
Nearest earthquakes from Mito
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mito, 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 Mito.
When was the last earthquake in Mito, Ibaraki?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mito on the morning of December 4, 2025 at 08:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 89km north-northeast of Mito at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mito, Ibaraki in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mito, Ibaraki?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mito 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 Mito since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mito, Ibaraki?
In the past 10 years, 2676 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mito. This averages to 268 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
