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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 17:28 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 238 km SW from Iwakuni |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 05:00 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 249 km SW from Iwakuni |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 00:40 Tokyo) |
M 2.2 | 262 km NW from Iwakuni |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 146 km ESE from Iwakuni |
| 31 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 388 km E from Iwakuni |
| 36 days ago (Feb 21 17:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 274 km E from Iwakuni |
| 40 days ago (Feb 17 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 209 km SW from Iwakuni |
| 61 days ago (Jan 27 14:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 268 km S from Iwakuni |
| 67 days ago (Jan 21 22:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 278 km S from Iwakuni |
| 71 days ago (Jan 17 20:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 244 km S from Iwakuni |
| 71 days ago (Jan 17 20:32 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 261 km S from Iwakuni |
| 74 days ago (Jan 15 02:55 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 266 km S from Iwakuni |
| 74 days ago (Jan 15 02:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 276 km S from Iwakuni |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 11:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 253 km S from Iwakuni |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 10:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 237 km S from Iwakuni |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 08:55 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 257 km S from Iwakuni |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 01:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 270 km S from Iwakuni |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 01:14 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 244 km S from Iwakuni |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 23:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 258 km SSW from Iwakuni |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 270 km S from Iwakuni |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 264 km S from Iwakuni |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 264 km S from Iwakuni |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 267 km SSW from Iwakuni |
| 79 days ago (Jan 10 01:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 230 km S from Iwakuni |
| 82 days ago (Jan 6 18:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 181 km S from Iwakuni |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Iwakuni
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.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Iwakuni Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 366 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 36 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 | 316 | 86.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 11.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.91% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.55% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 16:42 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 275 km SSW from Iwakuni |
| Apr 16, 2016 01:25 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 204 km SW from Iwakuni |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 267 km SSW from Iwakuni |
| Apr 17, 2024 23:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 102 km S from Iwakuni |
| Jan 22, 2022 01:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 160 km S from Iwakuni |
| May 10, 2019 08:48 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 268 km S from Iwakuni |
| Apr 14, 2016 21:26 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 208 km SW from Iwakuni |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 198 km NE from Iwakuni |
| Apr 15, 2016 00:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 214 km SW from Iwakuni |
| Apr 16, 2016 01:45 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 190 km SW from Iwakuni |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2022 11:33 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 21 km SSW from Iwakuni |
| Aug 16, 2017 04:38 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 35 km SSW from Iwakuni |
| Oct 7, 2019 08:02 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 39 km S from Iwakuni |
| Aug 26, 2023 22:29 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 43 km SW from Iwakuni |
| Apr 23, 2022 07:46 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 48 km W from Iwakuni |
| Jan 9, 2018 05:52 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 49 km S from Iwakuni |
| Jul 8, 2021 01:24 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 52 km S from Iwakuni |
| Jun 21, 2024 14:03 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 53 km SE from Iwakuni |
| Feb 26, 2024 15:24 (Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 62 km SSE from Iwakuni |
| 96 days ago (Dec 24 06:55 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 63 km NNW from Iwakuni |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Iwakuni
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Iwakuni.
When was the last earthquake in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Iwakuni on the afternoon of March 18, 2025 at 17:28 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 238km southwest of Iwakuni at a depth of 10km 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, 366 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iwakuni. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
