Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Rikuzen-Takata
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Rikuzen-Takata, Iwate, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 43 km (27 mi) SSE of Rikuzen-Takata, on 2026-10-14.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year49
- Last 5 years213
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Rikuzen-Takata
96 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Rikuzen-Takata in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 8.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Rikuzen-Takata
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 45 km SSE of Ōfunato, Japan | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 57 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Rikuzen-Takata, answered
Was there an earthquake in Rikuzen-Takata today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Rikuzen-Takata in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Rikuzen-Takata?
Over the last five years there were 213 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Rikuzen-Takata, an average of 43 a year. 49 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Rikuzen-Takata in five years?
A magnitude 6.7 on May 15, 2026, 11:22 UTC, 45 km (28 mi) ESE of Rikuzen-Takata, 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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