Latest earthquakes near Iwakuni, Yamaguchi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Iwakuni? If an earthquake is happening right now near Iwakuni (also known as 岩国), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Iwakuni Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Iwakuni. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Iwakuni and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Iwakuni Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iwakuni, Yamaguchi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iwakuni roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iwakuni in 2016. A total of 125 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iwakuni that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Iwakuni in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Iwakuni 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 | 330 | 86.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 11.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.83% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Iwakuni
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iwakuni occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-southwest of Iwakuni, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iwakuni in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 228 kilometers (142 mi) south-southwest of Iwakuni. It is the strongest earthquake near Iwakuni 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 Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 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 Iwakuni.
Nearest earthquakes from Iwakuni
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. 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 Iwakuni.
When was the last earthquake in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Iwakuni on the afternoon of January 9, 2026 at 12:02 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 155km north-east of Iwakuni at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iwakuni, Yamaguchi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iwakuni, Yamaguchi?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Iwakuni on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 228km south of Iwakuni at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Iwakuni since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iwakuni, Yamaguchi?
In the past 10 years, 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iwakuni. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
