Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Hachinohe
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Hachinohe, Aomori, and 1 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.1, 91 km (57 mi) E of Hachinohe, on 2026-10-23.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours1
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days2
- Last year97
- Last 5 years226
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Hachinohe
129 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Hachinohe in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 17.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Hachinohe
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 37 km E of Hachinohe, Japan | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 60 km | |
| 5.1 | 72 km ENE of Noda, Japan | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 38 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Hachinohe, answered
Was there an earthquake in Hachinohe today?
Yes. USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Hachinohe in the last 24 hours. The table above has times and magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Hachinohe?
Over the last five years there were 226 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Hachinohe, an average of 45 a year. 97 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 115% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Hachinohe in five years?
A magnitude 7.6 on Dec 8, 2025, 14:15 UTC, 80 km (50 mi) NE of Hachinohe, at a depth of 41 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
04 — Nearby
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