Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Minami-Soma
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Minami-Soma, Fukushima, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 80 km (50 mi) ENE of Minami-Soma, on 2026-10-25.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days2
- Last year43
- Last 5 years318
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Minami-Soma
83 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Minami-Soma in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 6.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Minami-Soma
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 74 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.5 | 25 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 60 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Minami-Soma, answered
Was there an earthquake in Minami-Soma today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Minami-Soma in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Minami-Soma?
Over the last five years there were 318 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Minami-Soma, an average of 64 a year. 43 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 32% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Minami-Soma in five years?
A magnitude 7.3 on Mar 16, 2022, 14:36 UTC, 54 km (33 mi) E of Minami-Soma, 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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