Latest earthquakes near Iwate, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Iwate.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 18, 2025 03:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 228 km NE
from Morioka
Jul 16, 2025 11:12
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 295 km NNW
from Morioka
Jul 13, 2025 11:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 109 km ENE
from Morioka
Jul 12, 2025 10:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 217 km NNE
from Morioka
Jul 12, 2025 00:59
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 275 km SSE
from Morioka
Jul 8, 2025 13:45
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 244 km N
from Morioka
Jul 7, 2025 16:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 115 km SE
from Morioka
Jul 7, 2025 15:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 264 km NE
from Morioka
Jul 6, 2025 13:42
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 219 km SSE
from Morioka
Jul 4, 2025 21:31
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 219 km E
from Morioka
Jul 4, 2025 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 65 km E
from Morioka
Jul 3, 2025 07:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 68 km WSW
from Morioka
Jun 23, 2025 18:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 273 km NNE
from Morioka
Jun 23, 2025 06:33
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 199 km N
from Morioka
Jun 22, 2025 04:13
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 289 km S
from Morioka
Jun 19, 2025 10:53
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 153 km NE
from Morioka
Jun 16, 2025 11:42
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 133 km SE
from Morioka
Jun 14, 2025 19:47
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 144 km SSE
from Morioka
Jun 14, 2025 08:43
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 142 km SSE
from Morioka
Jun 13, 2025 03:02
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 95 km SE
from Morioka
Jun 11, 2025 03:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 278 km SSW
from Morioka
Jun 7, 2025 14:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 205 km NNE
from Morioka
Jun 5, 2025 23:51
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 211 km SSE
from Morioka
Jun 5, 2025 16:01
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 267 km S
from Morioka
Jun 4, 2025 00:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 200 km SSE
from Morioka

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Iwate

Iwate Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
227 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.8
Jul 18, 2025 03:44

Average

A total of 2274 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 227 earthquakes per year, or 18 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Iwate with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Iwate (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2085 91.69%
Mag. 5 170 7.48%
Mag. 6 16 0.7%
Mag. 7 3 0.13%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Iwate

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Mar 16, 2022 23:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.1
On Mar 11, 2011 14:46.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Iwate.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 16, 2022 23:36
(Tokyo)
M 7.3 224 km S
from Morioka
Feb 13, 2021 23:07
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 226 km SSE
from Morioka
Mar 20, 2021 18:09
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 145 km SSE
from Morioka
Nov 22, 2016 05:59
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 257 km S
from Morioka
May 1, 2021 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 171 km SSE
from Morioka
Jan 14, 2016 12:25
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 288 km NNE
from Morioka
Jun 18, 2019 22:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.4 186 km SW
from Morioka
Jan 24, 2018 19:51
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 190 km NE
from Morioka
Apr 20, 2020 05:39
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 116 km SE
from Morioka
Aug 4, 2019 19:23
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 219 km S
from Morioka

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Iwate on the night of July 18, 2025 at 03:44 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 228km north-east of Morioka at a depth of 54km 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, 2274 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iwate. This averages to 227 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.