Latest earthquakes near Hirosaki, Aomori today

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List of latest earthquakes near Hirosaki.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 8, 2024 13:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 281 km SSE
from Hirosaki
Nov 7, 2024 11:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 238 km SE
from Hirosaki
Nov 6, 2024 21:59
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 145 km ESE
from Hirosaki
Nov 2, 2024 06:11
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 177 km SE
from Hirosaki
Oct 31, 2024 10:19
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 239 km SSE
from Hirosaki
Oct 30, 2024 12:00
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 161 km ESE
from Hirosaki
Oct 30, 2024 05:37
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 154 km ESE
from Hirosaki
Oct 30, 2024 04:36
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 160 km E
from Hirosaki
Oct 25, 2024 21:22
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 237 km NE
from Hirosaki
Oct 23, 2024 17:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 162 km NE
from Hirosaki
Oct 19, 2024 07:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 296 km NNE
from Hirosaki
Oct 18, 2024 13:38
(Tokyo)
M 5.1 160 km E
from Hirosaki
Oct 15, 2024 19:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 224 km SSE
from Hirosaki
Oct 11, 2024 20:51
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 295 km NW
from Hirosaki
Oct 7, 2024 02:20
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 250 km SSE
from Hirosaki
Sep 26, 2024 19:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 268 km ESE
from Hirosaki
Sep 25, 2024 02:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 260 km ENE
from Hirosaki
Sep 24, 2024 12:07
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 283 km SSE
from Hirosaki
Sep 22, 2024 06:13
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 263 km ENE
from Hirosaki
Sep 21, 2024 17:45
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 176 km NE
from Hirosaki
Sep 19, 2024 06:33
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 221 km NE
from Hirosaki
Sep 15, 2024 04:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 270 km SSE
from Hirosaki
Sep 14, 2024 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 291 km NE
from Hirosaki
Sep 14, 2024 06:59
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 104 km SE
from Hirosaki
Sep 12, 2024 20:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 248 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.

Hirosaki Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
168 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4
Nov 8, 2024 13:49

Average

A total of 1684 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 168 earthquakes per year, or 14 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Hirosaki with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Hirosaki (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1531 90.91%
Mag. 5 134 7.96%
Mag. 6 18 1.07%
Mag. 7 1 0.06%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Hirosaki

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Mar 20, 2021 18:09.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On May 16, 1968 09:49.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Feb 17, 2015 08:06
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 220 km ESE
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
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
Dec 21, 2020 02:23
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 180 km E
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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Hirosaki.
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
Jan 14, 2024 12:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 48 km SSE
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

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 magnitude earthquake hit near Hirosaki on the afternoon of November 8, 2024 at 13:49 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 281km south-southeast of Hirosaki at a depth of 40km 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, 1684 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hirosaki. This averages to 168 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.