Latest earthquakes near Morioka, Iwate today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Morioka, Iwate, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Morioka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Morioka (also known as もりおか), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Morioka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Morioka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Morioka 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 133km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Morioka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2425 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Morioka, Iwate 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 Morioka roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Morioka in 2025. A total of 382 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Morioka 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 Morioka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Morioka 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 | 2191 | 90.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 207 | 8.54% |
| 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 Morioka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Morioka 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 Morioka 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 Morioka 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 Morioka, Iwate 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 Morioka.
Nearest earthquakes from Morioka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Morioka, Iwate. 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 Morioka.
When was the last earthquake in Morioka, Iwate?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Morioka on the afternoon of January 8, 2026 at 17:28 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 214km north-northeast of Morioka at a depth of 50km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Morioka, Iwate in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Morioka, Iwate?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Morioka 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 Morioka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Morioka, Iwate?
In the past 10 years, 2425 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Morioka. This averages to 243 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
