Region · Japan
Earthquakes in Aomori
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Aomori, and 1 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 37 km E of Hachinohe, Japan, on 2026-10-26.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Aomori
- Last 24 hours1
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days1
- Last year90
- Last 5 years207
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
126 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Aomori in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 49.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Aomori
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 37 km E of Hachinohe, Japan | depth 60 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Aomori, answered
Was there an earthquake in Aomori today?
Yes. USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Aomori in the last 24 hours. The table above lists the latest with times and depths.
How many earthquakes does Aomori have each year?
Over the last five years there were 207 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Aomori, an average of 41 a year. 90 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Aomori in five years?
A magnitude 7.6 on Dec 8, 2025, 14:15 UTC, 2025 Aomori Prefecture, Japan Earthquake. See this earthquake
Each earthquake is counted for the region of the nearest listed city within 300 km. Counts describe past activity and are not a forecast. Source: USGS.
03 — Cities
Cities in Aomori
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Hachinohe | 97 | 226 |
| Towada | 59 | 157 |
| Mutsu | 37 | 127 |
| Misawa | 86 | 201 |
| Hitokawame | 97 | 221 |
| Nanaku | 75 | 196 |
| Toyota | 62 | 159 |
| Hakuromachi | 74 | 193 |