Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Iwaki
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Iwaki, Fukushima, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 26 km (16 mi) ESE of Iwaki, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year38
- Last 5 years216
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Iwaki
76 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Iwaki in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Aug 2026, with 7.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Iwaki
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 3 km SSW of Funaishikawa, Japan | 75 km / 46 mi | depth 77 km | |
| 4.5 | 25 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 60 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Iwaki, answered
Was there an earthquake in Iwaki today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Iwaki in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Iwaki?
Over the last five years there were 216 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Iwaki, an average of 43 a year. 38 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Iwaki in five years?
A magnitude 7.3 on Mar 16, 2022, 14:36 UTC, 96 km (60 mi) NE of Iwaki, 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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