Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Yamoto
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Yamoto, Miyagi, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 84 km (53 mi) SE of Yamoto, on 2026-10-25.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days2
- Last year37
- Last 5 years267
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Yamoto
79 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Yamoto in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Aug 2025, with 6.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Yamoto
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 74 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan | 84 km / 53 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.4 | 45 km SSE of Ōfunato, Japan | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 57 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Yamoto, answered
Was there an earthquake in Yamoto today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Yamoto in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Yamoto?
Over the last five years there were 267 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Yamoto, an average of 53 a year. 37 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 31% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Yamoto in five years?
A magnitude 7.3 on Mar 16, 2022, 14:36 UTC, 86 km (53 mi) SSE of Yamoto, 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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