Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Towada
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Towada, Aomori, and 1 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 61 km (38 mi) E of Towada, on 2026-10-26.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours1
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days1
- Last year59
- Last 5 years157
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Towada
84 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Towada in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 10.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Towada
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 37 km E of Hachinohe, Japan | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 60 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Towada, answered
Was there an earthquake in Towada today?
Yes. USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Towada in the last 24 hours. The table above has times and magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Towada?
Over the last five years there were 157 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Towada, an average of 31 a year. 59 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 88% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Towada in five years?
A magnitude 7.6 on Dec 8, 2025, 14:15 UTC, 92 km (57 mi) ENE of Towada, 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.
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