Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Kuji
In the last 30 days there were 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Kuji, Iwate, and 1 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.1, 73 km (45 mi) ENE of Kuji, on 2026-10-23.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours1
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days6
- Last year127
- Last 5 years267
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Kuji
161 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kuji in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 22.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Kuji
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 37 km E of Hachinohe, Japan | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 60 km | |
| 5.1 | 72 km ENE of Noda, Japan | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 38 km | |
| 4.4 | 54 km E of Miyako, Japan | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 99 km ENE of Noda, Japan | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 93 km ENE of Noda, Japan | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 42 km | |
| 4.5 | 86 km E of Noda, Japan | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 50 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Kuji, answered
Was there an earthquake in Kuji today?
Yes. USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kuji in the last 24 hours. The table above has times and magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Kuji?
Over the last five years there were 267 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kuji, an average of 53 a year. 127 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 138% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Kuji in five years?
A magnitude 7.6 on Dec 8, 2025, 14:15 UTC, 97 km (60 mi) NNE of Kuji, at a depth of 41 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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