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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 13 hours ago (Mar 28 10:19 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 63 km ESE from Hakodate |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 19:46 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 173 km ENE from Hakodate |
| 11 days ago (Mar 17 21:57 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 245 km SSE from Hakodate |
| 11 days ago (Mar 17 00:49 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 221 km ENE from Hakodate |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 22:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 155 km NE from Hakodate |
| 14 days ago (Mar 14 19:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 237 km SSE from Hakodate |
| 17 days ago (Mar 11 11:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 276 km ENE from Hakodate |
| 18 days ago (Mar 10 09:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 210 km NNW from Hakodate |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 16:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 217 km SE from Hakodate |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 12:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 195 km ENE from Hakodate |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 03:56 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 155 km SW from Hakodate |
| 27 days ago (Mar 1 13:29 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 191 km SE from Hakodate |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 08:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 254 km SE from Hakodate |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 07:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 197 km ENE from Hakodate |
| 31 days ago (Feb 25 01:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 73 km NNE from Hakodate |
| 34 days ago (Feb 22 22:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 216 km ESE from Hakodate |
| 35 days ago (Feb 21 13:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 222 km SSE from Hakodate |
| 37 days ago (Feb 19 23:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 128 km ESE from Hakodate |
| 37 days ago (Feb 19 04:36 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 142 km SSE from Hakodate |
| 40 days ago (Feb 16 00:55 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 295 km SSE from Hakodate |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 20:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 207 km ESE from Hakodate |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 20:34 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 191 km ESE from Hakodate |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 16:48 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 100 km SSE from Hakodate |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 09:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 271 km SSE from Hakodate |
| 43 days ago (Feb 13 06:04 Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 398 km SSE from Hakodate |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hakodate
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.
Mar 8, 2025 04:12PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan) on Saturday Afternoon.
Hakodate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1215 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 121 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hakodate roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hakodate in 2018. A total of 166 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hakodate 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 Hakodate in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 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 | 1100 | 90.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 106 | 8.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Jan 14, 2016 12:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 171 kilometers (106 mi) east of Hakodate, at a depth of 46 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) east of Hakodate. It is the strongest earthquake near Hakodate 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 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2016 12:25 (Tokyo) |
M 6.7 | 171 km E from Hakodate |
| Sep 6, 2018 03:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.6 | 141 km NE from Hakodate |
| Jan 24, 2018 19:51 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 160 km ESE from Hakodate |
| Dec 21, 2020 02:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 184 km ESE from Hakodate |
| Jun 11, 2023 18:54 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 127 km NE from Hakodate |
| Jun 8, 2015 15:01 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 110 km ESE from Hakodate |
| Aug 20, 2016 18:01 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 291 km ESE from Hakodate |
| Mar 28, 2023 18:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 187 km ESE from Hakodate |
| Apr 11, 2019 17:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 263 km SE from Hakodate |
| May 6, 2023 02:47 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 108 km ESE from Hakodate |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2020 04:04 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 11 km S from Hakodate |
| Apr 1, 2016 22:22 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 12 km SSW from Hakodate |
| Oct 21, 2016 04:07 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 18 km NNE from Hakodate |
| Aug 2, 2017 21:46 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 17 km NNW from Hakodate |
| Jun 16, 2016 14:21 (Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 28 km NE from Hakodate |
| Sep 19, 2017 21:36 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 29 km WNW from Hakodate |
| Dec 23, 2022 01:39 (Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 35 km SW from Hakodate |
| Jun 21, 2016 00:10 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 35 km NE from Hakodate |
| Sep 25, 2018 12:50 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 38 km ENE from Hakodate |
| May 4, 2023 14:29 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 41 km NNE from Hakodate |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Hakodate
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hakodate.
When was the last earthquake in Hakodate, Hokkaido?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Hakodate on the morning of March 28, 2025 at 10:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 63km east-southeast of Hakodate at a depth of 120km under water in the Sea of Japan. 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, 1215 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hakodate. This averages to 122 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
