Latest earthquakes near Ōita 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 大分市), 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.
Apr 2, 2025 11:03PM
Shallow M6.2 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyakonojō (Japan) on Wednesday Evening.
Ōita Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 515 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ōita 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 | 449 | 87.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 56 | 10.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.55% |
| 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 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ōita 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Ōita
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ōita. 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 Ōita.
When was the last earthquake in Ōita?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōita on the afternoon of April 26, 2025 at 12:06 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 117km southwest of Ōita at a depth of 10km under water in the East China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ōita in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ōita?
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?
In the past 10 years, 515 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.
