Latest Earthquakes near Kitakami

Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Kitakami, Iwate.

Updated: 22:44

Most Recent

20 days ago
3.4
off the coast of Iwate Prefecture
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Kitakami Activity Report

M1.5+
Past 24 Hours0
Past 7 Days0
Past 30 Days≥2
Past 365 Days≥60

Largest recorded earthquakes

Past 24 HoursNo events
Past 7 DaysNo events
3.5
Past 30 DaysView
off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture
6.7
Past 365 DaysView
Ōfunato, Japan · 41 km ESE

Filtered Statistics

Total earthquakes
≥2
3.5
Largest MagnitudeView
off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture
Significant
No data
3.4
Most Recent20 days ago
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off the coast of Iwate Prefecture
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 2Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0

Filtered Statistics

2 events
3.4
off the coast of Iwate Prefecture
10/4/202611:5640 km deepView
3.5
off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture
9/28/202612:0450 km deepView

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Common Questions about Earthquakes near Kitakami

How often are earthquakes recorded in the Kitakami area?

No earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above were recorded in the area within 100 km of Kitakami in the past 7 days. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

When was the last earthquake near Kitakami?

The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Kitakami had a magnitude of 3.4 and occurred on October 4, 2026 at 08:56 PM GMT+9.

How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Kitakami area?

Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Kitakami, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 6.7. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

How far back does the earthquake data go?

The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.

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