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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.
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.
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).
Hirosaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1808 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 180 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hirosaki roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hirosaki in 2025. A total of 362 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hirosaki 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 Hirosaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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 | 1615 | 89.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 172 | 9.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 1.05% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 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 Dec 8, 2025 23:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 151 kilometers (94 mi) east-northeast of Hirosaki, at a depth of 45 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) east-northeast of Hirosaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Hirosaki 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 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hirosaki.
When was the last earthquake in Hirosaki, Aomori?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hirosaki on the evening of January 28, 2026 at 19:45 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 223km east of Hirosaki at a depth of 13km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 1808 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hirosaki. This averages to 181 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
