Tsugaru StraitSep 13, 2026, 08:31
Nearby significant earthquake252 km from Kamaishi1,200 km deep
Latest Earthquakes near Kamaishi
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Kamaishi, Iwate.
Updated: 04:56
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Kamaishi
off the coast of IwateSep 13, 2026, 11:19
Nearby significant earthquake126 km from Kamaishi500 km deep
off the coast of MiyagiSep 13, 2026, 04:53
Nearby significant earthquake54 km from Kamaishi500 km deep
Kamaishi Activity Report
M1.5+Largest Measured Events
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
4
3.7
Largest Magnitude
Northern Coast of Iwate Prefecture
Significant
0
3.4
Most Recent8 HR AGO
off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 0Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 4
Filtered Statistics
4 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Kamaishi, Iwate.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Kamaishi
Is Kamaishi in an earthquake-prone area?
Kamaishi and the surrounding area may experience seismic activity of varying strength. The map above helps you review nearby recent events and get a quick sense of local seismic patterns.
When was the last earthquake near Kamaishi?
Use the filters above to check the latest earthquakes near Kamaishi. The past-hour, past-day, and past-7-day views are especially helpful if you are monitoring current activity.
What is the largest earthquake recorded near Kamaishi?
Switch to a wider custom date range to look further back in the archive. That makes it much easier to identify the strongest historical earthquakes around Kamaishi.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our broader archive reaches back to 1900. To keep performance stable, the visible list is capped at the 2000 most relevant events for your current filters.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 13, 2026, 04:56 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies. CC BY 4.0
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