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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.
Jan 28, 2026 07:45PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Jan 22, 2026 11:31PM
Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 102km from Hachinohe (Japan) on Thursday Evening.
Jan 21, 2026 02:51AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean near Mutsu (Japan).
Jan 17, 2026 04:34AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 128km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Jan 11, 2026 01:15PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Miyako in Japan on Sunday Afternoon.
Dec 31, 2025 11:26PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 100km from Miyako (Japan).
Hachinohe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2053 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 205 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 389 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 | 1848 | 90.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 184 | 8.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 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 45 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 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hachinohe on the evening of January 28, 2026 at 19:45 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 136km east-southeast of Hachinohe at a depth of 13km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 2053 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hachinohe. This averages to 205 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
