Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Ota
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Ota, Gunma, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 47 km (29 mi) SE of Ota, on 2026-09-28.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year33
- Last 5 years158
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Ota
58 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ota in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Ota
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 2 km N of Honchō, Japan | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan | 25 km / 16 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.5 | 3 km ESE of Sugito, Japan | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.9 | 5 km S of Sakai, Japan | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 69 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Ota, answered
Was there an earthquake in Ota today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Ota in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Ota?
Over the last five years there were 158 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ota, an average of 32 a year. 33 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Ota in five years?
A magnitude 5.8 on Aug 22, 2026, 17:00 UTC, 82 km (51 mi) ESE of Ota, at a depth of 61 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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