Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Watari
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Watari, Miyagi, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 89 km (55 mi) ESE of Watari, on 2026-10-25.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days1
- Last year28
- Last 5 years197
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Watari
52 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Watari in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 7.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Watari
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 74 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 53 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Watari, answered
Was there an earthquake in Watari today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Watari in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Watari?
Over the last five years there were 197 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Watari, an average of 39 a year. 28 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 29% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Watari in five years?
A magnitude 7.3 on Mar 16, 2022, 14:36 UTC, 73 km (46 mi) ESE of Watari, 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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