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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 10:18 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 114 km NNW from Hachinohe |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 10:18 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 114 km NNW from Hachinohe |
| 4 days ago (Mar 25 08:19 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 295 km S from Hachinohe |
| 9 days ago (Mar 20 19:46 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 241 km NNE from Hachinohe |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 07:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 173 km SSE from Hachinohe |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 07:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 173 km SSE from Hachinohe |
| 12 days ago (Mar 17 21:57 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 91 km SE from Hachinohe |
| 12 days ago (Mar 17 00:49 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 283 km NNE from Hachinohe |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 22:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 263 km N from Hachinohe |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 19:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 87 km SE from Hachinohe |
| 17 days ago (Mar 12 21:08 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 209 km SSE from Hachinohe |
| 18 days ago (Mar 11 11:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 300 km NE from Hachinohe |
| 19 days ago (Mar 10 18:44 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 247 km S from Hachinohe |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 16:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 74 km ESE from Hachinohe |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 12:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 235 km NNE from Hachinohe |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 03:56 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 202 km WNW from Hachinohe |
| 27 days ago (Mar 2 04:23 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 204 km S from Hachinohe |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 22:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 208 km SSW from Hachinohe |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 22:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 264 km S from Hachinohe |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 13:29 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 52 km ESE from Hachinohe |
| 31 days ago (Feb 26 08:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 112 km ESE from Hachinohe |
| 31 days ago (Feb 26 07:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 236 km NNE from Hachinohe |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 01:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 211 km N from Hachinohe |
| 34 days ago (Feb 23 13:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 276 km S from Hachinohe |
| 35 days ago (Feb 22 22:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 145 km ENE from Hachinohe |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hachinohe
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 8, 2025 04:12PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan) on Saturday Afternoon.
Hachinohe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1902 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 190 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hachinohe roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hachinohe in 2015. A total of 287 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hachinohe that year. The strongest had a 6.8 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 7 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 | 1744 | 91.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 142 | 7.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 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 Mar 20, 2021 18:09 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) south of Hachinohe, at a depth of 43 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) south of Hachinohe. It is the strongest earthquake near Hachinohe in the past 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2021 18:09 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 228 km S from Hachinohe |
| May 1, 2021 10:27 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 256 km S from Hachinohe |
| May 13, 2015 06:12 (Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 183 km SSE from Hachinohe |
| Jan 14, 2016 12:25 (Tokyo) |
M 6.7 | 196 km NNE from Hachinohe |
| Sep 6, 2018 03:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.6 | 246 km N from Hachinohe |
| Jun 18, 2019 22:22 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 270 km SW from Hachinohe |
| Apr 20, 2020 05:39 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 184 km SSE from Hachinohe |
| Jan 24, 2018 19:51 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 103 km NE from Hachinohe |
| Dec 21, 2020 02:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 100 km ENE from Hachinohe |
| Jun 11, 2023 18:54 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 228 km N from Hachinohe |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2016 00:24 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 9 km SW from Hachinohe |
| Oct 16, 2015 17:33 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 13 km SSE from Hachinohe |
| Oct 4, 2023 12:52 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 14 km SSE from Hachinohe |
| Feb 13, 2023 03:44 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 13 km SE from Hachinohe |
| Nov 23, 2016 11:18 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 15 km N from Hachinohe |
| Jul 10, 2015 03:32 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 16 km S from Hachinohe |
| Sep 27, 2020 00:36 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 16 km WSW from Hachinohe |
| Jan 11, 2016 15:26 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 18 km WSW from Hachinohe |
| Apr 26, 2015 12:38 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 21 km SSE from Hachinohe |
| Jul 22, 2022 12:01 (Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 21 km NW from Hachinohe |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Hachinohe
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hachinohe.
When was the last earthquake in Hachinohe, Aomori?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hachinohe on the morning of March 28, 2025 at 10:18 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 114km north-northwest of Hachinohe at a depth of 121km under water in the Sea of Japan. 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, 1902 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hachinohe. This averages to 190 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
