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.
Nov 21, 2025 09:22PM
On Friday Evening a Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 199km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Nov 18, 2025 04:06AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 175km from Morioka (Japan).
Nov 14, 2025 04:58AM
Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 260km from Sendai (Japan) on Friday Night.
Nov 12, 2025 09:29AM
On Wednesday Morning a Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 178km from Morioka (Japan).
Nov 10, 2025 06:58PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 179km from Morioka (Japan).
Nov 10, 2025 04:23PM
Shallow M6.0 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 189km from Morioka (Japan).
Iwate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2353 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 235 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iwate roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iwate in 2022. A total of 330 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iwate that year. The strongest had a 7.3 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 | 2135 | 90.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 196 | 8.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 0.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 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 Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) south of Morioka, at a depth of 41 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) south of Morioka. It is the strongest earthquake near Iwate 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 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Iwate on the morning of December 4, 2025 at 08:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south of Morioka at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 2353 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iwate. This averages to 235 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
