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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.
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 11, 2026 01:15PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Miyako in Japan on Sunday Afternoon.
Dec 31, 2025 11:26PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 100km from Miyako (Japan).
Hakodate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1295 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 129 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 208 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 | 1161 | 89.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 122 | 9.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.85% |
| 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 Sep 26, 2003 04:50, 263 kilometers (163 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 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hakodate on the evening of January 28, 2026 at 19:45 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 260km south-east of Hakodate at a depth of 13km 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 night of September 26, 2003 at 04:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 263km east of Hakodate at a depth of 27km 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, 1295 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hakodate. This averages to 130 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
