Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Otawara
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Otawara, Tochigi, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 94 km (58 mi) SSW of Otawara, on 2026-09-28.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days4
- Last year35
- Last 5 years161
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Otawara
70 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Otawara in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Otawara
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 3 km SSW of Funaishikawa, Japan | 67 km / 41 mi | depth 77 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.5 | 3 km ESE of Sugito, Japan | 97 km / 61 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.9 | 5 km S of Sakai, Japan | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 69 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Otawara, answered
Was there an earthquake in Otawara today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Otawara in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Otawara?
Over the last five years there were 161 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Otawara, an average of 32 a year. 35 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Otawara in five years?
A magnitude 5.6 on Mar 14, 2024, 15:14 UTC, 100 km (62 mi) ENE of Otawara, at a depth of 44 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.
04 — Nearby
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