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.
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).
Hokkaido Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2146 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 214 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 379 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 | 1942 | 90.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 192 | 8.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.51% |
| 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 41 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hokkaido on the night of April 7, 2026 at 05:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 78km east of Sapporo at a depth of 10km 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, 2146 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hokkaido. This averages to 215 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
