Latest earthquakes near Hakodate, Hokkaido today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hakodate? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hakodate (also known as 函館), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hakodate Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hakodate. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hakodate and elsewhere.
Dec 31, 2025 11:26PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Miyako (Japan).
Dec 26, 2025 01:17AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck on Friday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 111km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 21, 2025 10:29AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan) on Sunday Morning.
Dec 16, 2025 02:38PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 135km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 12, 2025 12:21PM
Significant M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 133km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 12, 2025 11:44AM
Shallow M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 114km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Hakodate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1276 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hakodate, Hokkaido in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 127 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hakodate roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hakodate in 2025. A total of 196 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hakodate 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 Hakodate in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hakodate 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 | 1146 | 89.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 117 | 9.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.94% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hakodate
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hakodate occurred on Dec 8, 2025 23:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) south-east of Hakodate, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hakodate in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 16, 1968 09:49, 247 kilometers (153 mi) south-east of Hakodate. It is the strongest earthquake near Hakodate 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 Hakodate, 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 Hakodate.
Nearest earthquakes from Hakodate
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hakodate, 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 Hakodate.
When was the last earthquake in Hakodate, Hokkaido?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hakodate on the afternoon of January 8, 2026 at 17:28 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 156km east-southeast of Hakodate at a depth of 50km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hakodate, Hokkaido in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hakodate, Hokkaido?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hakodate on the morning of May 16, 1968 at 09:49 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 247km east-southeast of Hakodate at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hakodate since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hakodate, Hokkaido?
In the past 10 years, 1276 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hakodate. This averages to 128 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
