Latest earthquakes near Ebetsu, Hokkaido today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ebetsu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ebetsu (also known as 江別), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ebetsu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ebetsu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ebetsu and elsewhere.
Jan 28, 2026 07:45PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 135km 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).
Dec 31, 2025 11:26PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 100km from Miyako (Japan).
Dec 12, 2025 11:44AM
Shallow M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 114km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Ebetsu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ebetsu, Hokkaido in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 116 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ebetsu roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ebetsu in 2025. A total of 206 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ebetsu 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 Ebetsu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ebetsu 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 | 1041 | 89.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 109 | 9.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.86% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ebetsu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ebetsu occurred on Dec 8, 2025 23:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) south-southeast of Ebetsu, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ebetsu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 16, 1968 09:49, 295 kilometers (183 mi) south-southeast of Ebetsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Ebetsu 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 Ebetsu, 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 Ebetsu.
Nearest earthquakes from Ebetsu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ebetsu, 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 Ebetsu.
When was the last earthquake in Ebetsu, Hokkaido?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ebetsu on the afternoon of February 17, 2026 at 17:04 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 283km south-southeast of Ebetsu at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ebetsu, Hokkaido in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ebetsu, Hokkaido?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ebetsu on the morning of May 16, 1968 at 09:49 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 295km south-southeast of Ebetsu at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ebetsu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ebetsu, Hokkaido?
In the past 10 years, 1161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ebetsu. This averages to 116 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
