Latest earthquakes near Ōita, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ōita, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ōita? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ōita (also known as 大分県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ōita Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ōita. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ōita and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Ōita Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 519 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ōita, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 51 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ōita roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ōita in 2016. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ōita that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ōita in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ōita 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 | 452 | 87.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 57 | 10.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ōita
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ōita occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 164 kilometers (102 mi) south of Ōita, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ōita in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 127 kilometers (79 mi) south of Ōita. It is the strongest earthquake near Ōita 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 Ōita, 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 Ōita.
Earthquakes by city in Ōita
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ōita, Japan.
Use this regional Ōita earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tsurusaki, Nakatsu, Hita, Saiki, Usuki, Hiji, Bungo-Takada-shi, Kitsuki, Tsukumiura, Tsukawaki and Takedamachi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ōita.
When was the last earthquake in Ōita, Japan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōita on the evening of January 7, 2026 at 18:39 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 273km north-northeast of Ōita at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ōita, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ōita, Japan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōita on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 127km south-southeast of Ōita at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ōita since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ōita, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 519 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ōita. This averages to 52 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
