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.
Apr 2, 2024 04:24AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Hachinohe in Japan.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Ebetsu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1030 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 103 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ebetsu roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ebetsu in 2018. A total of 157 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ebetsu 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 Ebetsu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 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 | 931 | 90.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 88 | 8.54% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.07% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Jan 14, 2016 12:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 162 kilometers (101 mi) south-east of Ebetsu, at a depth of 46 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ebetsu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Sep 26, 2003 04:50, 241 kilometers (150 mi) south-east of Ebetsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Ebetsu in the past 124 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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ebetsu on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 22:28 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 294km east of Ebetsu at a depth of 100km 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 night of September 26, 2003 at 04:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 241km south-east of Ebetsu at a depth of 27km 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, 1030 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ebetsu. This averages to 103 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
