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.
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).
Hirosaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1864 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 186 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hirosaki roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hirosaki in 2025. A total of 372 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 | 1663 | 89.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 179 | 9.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 1.07% |
| 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 41 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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hirosaki on the evening of April 6, 2026 at 23:21 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south-east of Hirosaki at a depth of 10km 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, 1864 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hirosaki. This averages to 186 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
