Latest earthquakes near Hirosaki, Aomori today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hirosaki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hirosaki (also known as 弘前市), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 10:18 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 119 km NNE from Hirosaki |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 10:18 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 119 km NNE from Hirosaki |
| 9 days ago (Mar 20 19:46 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 276 km NE from Hirosaki |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 07:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 230 km SE from Hirosaki |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 07:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 230 km SE from Hirosaki |
| 12 days ago (Mar 17 21:57 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 165 km ESE from Hirosaki |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 22:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 279 km NNE from Hirosaki |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 19:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 167 km ESE from Hirosaki |
| 17 days ago (Mar 12 21:08 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 257 km SE from Hirosaki |
| 19 days ago (Mar 10 18:44 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 283 km SSE from Hirosaki |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 16:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 160 km ESE from Hirosaki |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 12:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 282 km NE from Hirosaki |
| 22 days ago (Mar 8 03:56 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 116 km WNW from Hirosaki |
| 28 days ago (Mar 2 04:23 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 233 km SSE from Hirosaki |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 22:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 203 km S from Hirosaki |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 13:29 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 139 km E from Hirosaki |
| 31 days ago (Feb 26 08:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 196 km ESE from Hirosaki |
| 32 days ago (Feb 26 07:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 284 km NE from Hirosaki |
| 33 days ago (Feb 25 01:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 205 km NNE from Hirosaki |
| 35 days ago (Feb 22 22:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 226 km ENE from Hirosaki |
| 36 days ago (Feb 21 13:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 121 km SE from Hirosaki |
| 37 days ago (Feb 20 08:25 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 243 km SE from Hirosaki |
| 38 days ago (Feb 19 23:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 174 km ENE from Hirosaki |
| 39 days ago (Feb 19 04:36 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 63 km E from Hirosaki |
| 42 days ago (Feb 16 00:55 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 205 km SE from Hirosaki |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hirosaki
Recent Hirosaki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hirosaki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hirosaki and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 04:12PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan) on Saturday Afternoon.
Hirosaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1656 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hirosaki, Aomori in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 165 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hirosaki roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hirosaki in 2015. A total of 258 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hirosaki 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 Hirosaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hirosaki 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 | 1509 | 91.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 131 | 7.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.91% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hirosaki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hirosaki occurred on Mar 20, 2021 18:09 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) south-southeast of Hirosaki, at a depth of 43 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hirosaki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 16, 1968 09:49, 251 kilometers (156 mi) south-southeast of Hirosaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Hirosaki 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 Hirosaki, 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 Hirosaki.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2021 18:09 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 259 km SSE from Hirosaki |
| May 1, 2021 10:27 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 283 km SSE from Hirosaki |
| May 13, 2015 06:12 (Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 230 km SE from Hirosaki |
| Jan 14, 2016 12:25 (Tokyo) |
M 6.7 | 246 km NE from Hirosaki |
| Sep 6, 2018 03:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.6 | 262 km NNE from Hirosaki |
| Jun 18, 2019 22:22 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 233 km SSW from Hirosaki |
| Dec 21, 2020 02:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 180 km E from Hirosaki |
| Apr 20, 2020 05:39 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 230 km SE from Hirosaki |
| Jan 24, 2018 19:51 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 174 km ENE from Hirosaki |
| Jun 11, 2023 18:54 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 246 km NNE from Hirosaki |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Hirosaki
Nearest earthquakes from Hirosaki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hirosaki, Aomori. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2015 05:16 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 17 km NNW from Hirosaki |
| Jan 8, 2024 13:11 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 31 km E from Hirosaki |
| Aug 1, 2023 22:07 (Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 36 km SSE from Hirosaki |
| Feb 28, 2019 09:13 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 39 km NNW from Hirosaki |
| Jan 7, 2020 10:16 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 42 km W from Hirosaki |
| Jul 16, 2016 22:12 (Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 46 km ESE from Hirosaki |
| Dec 1, 2021 23:31 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 47 km SE from Hirosaki |
| Sep 4, 2016 01:24 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 49 km E from Hirosaki |
| Nov 5, 2017 06:05 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 48 km ENE from Hirosaki |
| Jan 14, 2024 12:24 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 48 km SSE from Hirosaki |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Hirosaki
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hirosaki.
When was the last earthquake in Hirosaki, Aomori?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hirosaki on the morning of March 28, 2025 at 10:18 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 119km north-northeast of Hirosaki at a depth of 121km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hirosaki, Aomori in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hirosaki, Aomori?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hirosaki on the morning of May 16, 1968 at 09:49 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 251km east of Hirosaki at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hirosaki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hirosaki, Aomori?
In the past 10 years, 1656 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hirosaki. This averages to 166 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
