Latest earthquakes near Hokkaido, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Hokkaido.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 13, 2025 11:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 251 km SE
from Hakodate
Jul 12, 2025 10:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 175 km SSE
from Sapporo
Jul 12, 2025 03:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 26 km S
from Obihiro
Jul 9, 2025 12:39
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 143 km ENE
from Kushiro
Jul 8, 2025 13:45
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 12 km NW
from Hakodate
Jul 7, 2025 17:29
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 48 km ESE
from Kushiro
Jul 7, 2025 15:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 207 km SE
from Sapporo
Jul 6, 2025 18:40
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 222 km ENE
from Kushiro
Jul 4, 2025 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 258 km SSE
from Hakodate
Jul 3, 2025 07:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 255 km S
from Hakodate
Jun 29, 2025 20:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 68 km NNE
from Kushiro
Jun 29, 2025 08:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 160 km E
from Kushiro
Jun 27, 2025 23:00
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 241 km ENE
from Kushiro
Jun 27, 2025 18:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 78 km E
from Kushiro
Jun 26, 2025 21:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 81 km NW
from Sapporo
Jun 24, 2025 02:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 88 km SSE
from Kushiro
Jun 23, 2025 20:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 202 km NW
from Sapporo
Jun 23, 2025 18:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 93 km SE
from Tomakomai
Jun 23, 2025 07:36
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 230 km E
from Kushiro
Jun 23, 2025 06:33
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 31 km S
from Hakodate
Jun 23, 2025 03:04
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 189 km E
from Kushiro
Jun 22, 2025 19:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 185 km E
from Kushiro
Jun 22, 2025 11:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 152 km ENE
from Kushiro
Jun 22, 2025 11:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 169 km E
from Kushiro
Jun 22, 2025 10:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 151 km E
from Kushiro

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hokkaido

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.

Hokkaido Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
197 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Jul 13, 2025 11:33

Average

A total of 1971 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 197 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hokkaido roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hokkaido in 2018. A total of 229 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hokkaido that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.

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

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 7 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Hokkaido (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1795 91.07%
Mag. 5 166 8.42%
Mag. 6 10 0.51%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Hokkaido

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.7
On Jan 14, 2016 12:25.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Oct 4, 1994 22:22.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hokkaido occurred on Jan 14, 2016 12:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 169 kilometers (105 mi) south-east of Sapporo, at a depth of 46 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 125 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Hokkaido.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 14, 2016 12:25
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 169 km SE
from Sapporo
Sep 6, 2018 03:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.6 63 km SE
from Sapporo
Jan 24, 2018 19:51
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 160 km ESE
from Hakodate
Dec 21, 2020 02:23
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 184 km ESE
from Hakodate
Jan 12, 2016 02:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 158 km N
from Sapporo
Jun 11, 2023 18:54
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 27 km ESE
from Tomakomai
Jun 22, 2025 06:23
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 165 km E
from Kushiro
Feb 25, 2023 22:27
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 55 km ESE
from Kushiro
Mar 28, 2023 18:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 187 km ESE
from Hakodate
May 31, 2025 17:37
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 79 km S
from Kushiro

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Hokkaido

Earthquakes by city in Hokkaido

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hokkaido, Japan.

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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hokkaido on the morning of July 13, 2025 at 11:33 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 251km south-east of Hakodate at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 1971 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hokkaido. This averages to 197 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.