Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Kamaishi
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Kamaishi, Iwate, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 65 km (40 mi) S of Kamaishi, on 2026-10-14.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year42
- Last 5 years195
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Kamaishi
89 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kamaishi in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 8.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Kamaishi
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 45 km SSE of Ōfunato, Japan | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.4 | 54 km E of Miyako, Japan | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 35 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Kamaishi, answered
Was there an earthquake in Kamaishi today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Kamaishi in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Kamaishi?
Over the last five years there were 195 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kamaishi, an average of 39 a year. 42 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Kamaishi in five years?
A magnitude 6.7 on May 15, 2026, 11:22 UTC, 45 km (28 mi) SSE of Kamaishi, at a depth of 42 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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