Latest earthquakes near Morioka, Iwate today

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List of latest earthquakes near Morioka.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 14, 2024 05:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 296 km NE
from Morioka
Dec 13, 2024 18:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 118 km SE
from Morioka
Dec 13, 2024 15:16
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 112 km SE
from Morioka
Dec 13, 2024 02:39
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 197 km SSE
from Morioka
Dec 13, 2024 00:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 260 km S
from Morioka
Dec 12, 2024 10:12
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 260 km S
from Morioka
Dec 9, 2024 21:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 125 km ENE
from Morioka
Dec 7, 2024 06:42
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 284 km NNE
from Morioka
Dec 6, 2024 10:03
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 113 km E
from Morioka
Dec 4, 2024 10:36
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 106 km NE
from Morioka
Dec 1, 2024 23:12
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 259 km S
from Morioka
Nov 30, 2024 11:04
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 117 km ENE
from Morioka
Nov 28, 2024 21:36
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 121 km SE
from Morioka
Nov 27, 2024 12:41
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 122 km NNE
from Morioka
Nov 26, 2024 21:18
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 169 km NNW
from Morioka
Nov 26, 2024 13:31
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 140 km SE
from Morioka
Nov 26, 2024 02:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 197 km SSE
from Morioka
Nov 24, 2024 20:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 200 km NE
from Morioka
Nov 24, 2024 08:22
(Tokyo)
M 5.1 127 km ENE
from Morioka
Nov 21, 2024 23:30
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 147 km N
from Morioka
Nov 20, 2024 17:09
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 196 km SSE
from Morioka
Nov 20, 2024 15:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 151 km N
from Morioka
Nov 18, 2024 20:17
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 162 km NNE
from Morioka
Nov 17, 2024 18:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 193 km SSE
from Morioka
Nov 16, 2024 21:22
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 149 km N
from Morioka

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Morioka

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.

Morioka Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
235 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.9
Dec 14, 2024 05:53

Average

A total of 2352 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 235 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Morioka roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Morioka in 2022. A total of 330 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Morioka that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Morioka (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2145 91.2%
Mag. 5 183 7.78%
Mag. 6 21 0.89%
Mag. 7 3 0.13%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Morioka

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 Morioka 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 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) south of Morioka. It is the strongest earthquake near Morioka in the past 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Morioka.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
May 13, 2015 06:12
(Tokyo)
M 6.8 116 km SE
from Morioka
Feb 17, 2015 08:06
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 149 km E
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
Dec 21, 2020 02:23
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 178 km NE
from Morioka

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Morioka.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 7, 2018 05:00
(Tokyo)
M 5.1 7 km WSW
from Morioka
Feb 15, 2024 02:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 12 km NNW
from Morioka
Feb 26, 2016 19:31
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 15 km W
from Morioka
Dec 26, 2015 01:42
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 15 km NE
from Morioka
Sep 14, 2024 06:59
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 27 km N
from Morioka
Sep 26, 2022 23:13
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 29 km NW
from Morioka
Sep 8, 2022 17:36
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 34 km NW
from Morioka
Jun 19, 2022 23:09
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 37 km ESE
from Morioka
Aug 4, 2019 03:04
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 38 km E
from Morioka
Jan 28, 2017 22:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 39 km WNW
from Morioka

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Morioka

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Morioka.

When was the last earthquake in Morioka, Iwate?

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Morioka on the night of December 14, 2024 at 05:53 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 296km north-east of Morioka at a depth of 65km 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, 2352 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Morioka. This averages to 235 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.