Latest earthquakes near Hachinohe, Aomori today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hachinohe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hachinohe (also known as 八戸), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hachinohe Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hachinohe. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hachinohe and elsewhere.
Mar 28, 2026 12:24AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 179km from Morioka (Japan) on Saturday Night.
Mar 26, 2026 11:18PM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 192km from Morioka (Japan) on Thursday Evening.
Mar 14, 2026 04:55AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 193km from Morioka (Japan).
Mar 10, 2026 12:45AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck near Hakodate in Japan.
Mar 8, 2026 10:17PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 175km from Morioka (Japan).
Mar 8, 2026 10:08PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.4 FORESHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 178km from Morioka (Japan).
Hachinohe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hachinohe, Aomori in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 211 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hachinohe roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hachinohe in 2025. A total of 401 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hachinohe that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hachinohe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hachinohe during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1900 | 89.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 191 | 9.04% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.95% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hachinohe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hachinohe occurred on Dec 8, 2025 23:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 80 kilometers (50 mi) north-east of Hachinohe, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hachinohe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 256 kilometers (159 mi) north-east of Hachinohe. It is the strongest earthquake near Hachinohe in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hachinohe, Aomori in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Hachinohe.
Nearest earthquakes from Hachinohe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hachinohe, Aomori. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hachinohe.
When was the last earthquake in Hachinohe, Aomori?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hachinohe on the night of April 7, 2026 at 05:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north of Hachinohe at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hachinohe, Aomori in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hachinohe, Aomori?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hachinohe on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 256km south-southeast of Hachinohe at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hachinohe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hachinohe, Aomori?
In the past 10 years, 2113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hachinohe. This averages to 211 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
