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.
Nov 12, 2025 09:29AM
Significant M5.4 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 177km from Morioka (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Nov 10, 2025 06:58PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 177km from Morioka (Japan).
Nov 10, 2025 04:23PM
Shallow M6.0 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 189km from Morioka (Japan).
Nov 10, 2025 04:22PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 278km from Sendai (Japan).
Nov 10, 2025 12:00PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 175km from Morioka (Japan).
Nov 10, 2025 10:20AM
Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 260km from Sendai (Japan) on Monday Morning.
Hokkaido Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1972 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1796 | 91.08% |
| 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
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.
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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hokkaido on the morning of November 13, 2025 at 11:33 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 256km south-southeast 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, 1972 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.
