Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Kitaibaraki
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 44 km (27 mi) ENE of Kitaibaraki, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year34
- Last 5 years207
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Kitaibaraki
72 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kitaibaraki in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 6.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Kitaibaraki
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 3 km SSW of Funaishikawa, Japan | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 77 km | |
| 4.5 | 25 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 60 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Kitaibaraki, answered
Was there an earthquake in Kitaibaraki today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Kitaibaraki in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Kitaibaraki?
Over the last five years there were 207 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kitaibaraki, an average of 41 a year. 34 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Kitaibaraki in five years?
A magnitude 5.6 on Mar 14, 2024, 15:14 UTC, 47 km (29 mi) NE of Kitaibaraki, at a depth of 44 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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