Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Kitakami
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Kitakami, Iwate, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 96 km (60 mi) SE of Kitakami, on 2026-10-14.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year22
- Last 5 years106
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Kitakami
49 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kitakami in the last 24 months. The busiest month was May 2026, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Kitakami
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 45 km SSE of Ōfunato, Japan | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 57 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Kitakami, answered
Was there an earthquake in Kitakami today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Kitakami in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Kitakami?
Over the last five years there were 106 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kitakami, an average of 21 a year. 22 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Kitakami in five years?
A magnitude 6.7 on May 15, 2026, 11:22 UTC, 98 km (61 mi) ESE of Kitakami, 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.
04 — Nearby
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