Latest earthquakes near Iwate, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Iwate, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Iwate? If an earthquake is happening right now near Iwate (also known as 岩手県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Iwate Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Iwate. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Iwate and elsewhere.
Dec 31, 2025 11:26PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Miyako (Japan).
Dec 31, 2025 07:19AM
M4.8 FORESHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 181km from Morioka (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Dec 26, 2025 01:17AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck on Friday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 111km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 21, 2025 10:29AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan) on Sunday Morning.
Dec 16, 2025 02:38PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 135km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 12, 2025 12:21PM
Significant M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 132km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Iwate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2426 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iwate, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 242 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iwate roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iwate in 2025. A total of 380 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iwate that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Iwate in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Iwate 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 | 2192 | 90.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 207 | 8.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 23 | 0.95% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Iwate
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iwate occurred on Dec 8, 2025 23:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 169 kilometers (105 mi) north-northeast of Morioka, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iwate in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 188 kilometers (117 mi) north-northeast of Morioka. It is the strongest earthquake near Iwate 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 Iwate, 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 Iwate.
Earthquakes by city in Iwate
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Iwate, Japan.
Use this regional Iwate earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kitakami, Hanamaki, Ichinoseki, Mizusawa, Miyako, Kamaishi, Ōfunato, Tōno, Shizukuishi, Kanegasaki and Yamada.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Iwate.
When was the last earthquake in Iwate, Japan?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Iwate on the night of January 8, 2026 at 01:07 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 129km south-southeast of Morioka at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iwate, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iwate, Japan?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Iwate on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 188km south-east of Morioka at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Iwate since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iwate, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 2426 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iwate. This averages to 243 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
