Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Mizusawa
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Mizusawa, Iwate, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 84 km (52 mi) SE of Mizusawa, on 2026-10-14.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year24
- Last 5 years114
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Mizusawa
52 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Mizusawa in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Mizusawa
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 45 km SSE of Ōfunato, Japan | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 57 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Mizusawa, answered
Was there an earthquake in Mizusawa today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Mizusawa in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Mizusawa?
Over the last five years there were 114 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Mizusawa, an average of 23 a year. 24 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Mizusawa in five years?
A magnitude 6.7 on May 15, 2026, 11:22 UTC, 91 km (57 mi) ESE of Mizusawa, 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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