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Latest earthquakes near Asahikawa, Hokkaido today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Asahikawa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Asahikawa (also known as 旭川), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Asahikawa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Asahikawa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Asahikawa 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).
Dec 12, 2025 11:44AM
Shallow M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 114km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Asahikawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1076 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Asahikawa, Hokkaido in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 107 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Asahikawa roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Asahikawa in 2018. A total of 156 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Asahikawa 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 Asahikawa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Asahikawa 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 | 969 | 90.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 101 | 9.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Asahikawa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Asahikawa occurred on Sep 6, 2018 03:07 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 126 kilometers (78 mi) south-southwest of Asahikawa, at a depth of 35 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Asahikawa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Sep 26, 2003 04:50, 251 kilometers (156 mi) south-southwest of Asahikawa. It is the strongest earthquake near Asahikawa 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 Asahikawa, Hokkaido 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 Asahikawa.
Nearest earthquakes from Asahikawa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Asahikawa, Hokkaido. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Asahikawa.
When was the last earthquake in Asahikawa, Hokkaido?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Asahikawa on the night of January 29, 2026 at 00:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 148km north of Asahikawa at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Asahikawa, Hokkaido in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Asahikawa, Hokkaido?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Asahikawa on the night of September 26, 2003 at 04:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 251km south-southeast of Asahikawa at a depth of 27km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Asahikawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Asahikawa, Hokkaido?
In the past 10 years, 1076 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Asahikawa. This averages to 108 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
