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.
Mar 28, 2026 12:24AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 179km from Morioka (Japan) on Saturday Night.
Mar 26, 2026 11:18PM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 192km from Morioka (Japan) on Thursday Evening.
Mar 14, 2026 04:55AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 193km from Morioka (Japan).
Mar 10, 2026 12:45AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck near Hakodate in Japan.
Mar 8, 2026 10:17PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 175km from Morioka (Japan).
Mar 8, 2026 10:08PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.4 FORESHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 178km from Morioka (Japan).
Hakodate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1326 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 132 earthquakes per year, or 11 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 218 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 | 1191 | 89.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 123 | 9.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.83% |
| 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 41 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hakodate on the night of April 7, 2026 at 05:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 187km north-east of Hakodate at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 1326 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hakodate. This averages to 133 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
