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Latest earthquakes near Hokkaido, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hokkaido, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hokkaido? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hokkaido (also known as 北海道), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hokkaido Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hokkaido. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hokkaido 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 15, 2026 07:13AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Kushiro (Japan).
Jan 11, 2026 01:15PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Miyako in Japan on Sunday Afternoon.
Hokkaido Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hokkaido, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 210 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hokkaido roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hokkaido in 2025. A total of 367 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hokkaido 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 | 1904 | 90.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 192 | 9.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hokkaido
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hokkaido occurred on Dec 8, 2025 23:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) south-east of Hakodate, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hokkaido in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Oct 4, 1994 22:22, 254 kilometers (158 mi) south-east of Kushiro. It is the strongest earthquake near Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido, Japan 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 Hokkaido.
Earthquakes by city in Hokkaido
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hokkaido, Japan.
- Asahikawa (旭川)
- Ebetsu (江別)
- Hakodate (函館)
- Kitami (北見)
- Kushiro (釧路)
- Obihiro (帯広)
- Otaru (小樽)
- Sapporo (札幌市)
- Tomakomai (苫小牧)
- Wakkanai (稚内)
Use this regional Hokkaido earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Muroran, Chitose, Iwamizawa, Kitahiroshima, Ishikari, Takikawa, Otofuke, Abashiri, Kamiiso, Date, Nemuro, Bibai, Honchō, Makubetsu, Nayoro, Rumoi, Fukagawa, Shimo-furano, Nakashibetsu, Mombetsu and Motomachi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hokkaido.
When was the last earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hokkaido on the night of January 29, 2026 at 00:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 54km south-east of Wakkanai at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hokkaido, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hokkaido, Japan?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hokkaido on the evening of October 4, 1994 at 22:22 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 254km east-northeast of Kushiro at a depth of 14km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hokkaido since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hokkaido, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 2108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hokkaido. This averages to 211 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
