Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Owa
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Owa, Gunma, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 100 km (62 mi) SE of Owa, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days7
- Last year41
- Last 5 years210
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Owa
78 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Owa in the last 24 months. The busiest month was May 2026, with 6.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Owa
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 2 km N of Honchō, Japan | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km W of Ōami, Japan | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.3 | 3 km SSW of Funaishikawa, Japan | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 77 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.9 | 3 km WSW of Shibayama, Japan | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 73 km | |
| 4.5 | 3 km ESE of Sugito, Japan | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.9 | 5 km S of Sakai, Japan | 31 km / 20 mi | depth 69 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Owa, answered
Was there an earthquake in Owa today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Owa in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Owa?
Over the last five years there were 210 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Owa, an average of 42 a year. 41 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Owa in five years?
A magnitude 5.8 on Aug 22, 2026, 17:00 UTC, 67 km (42 mi) ESE of Owa, 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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