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Latest earthquakes near Kitami, Hokkaido today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kitami, Hokkaido, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kitami? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kitami (also known as 北見), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kitami Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kitami. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kitami and elsewhere.
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 132km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 12, 2025 11:44AM
Shallow M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 115km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 12, 2025 07:09AM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 125km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 10, 2025 11:52PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.7 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 109km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 9, 2025 06:09PM
Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Mutsu (Japan).
Kitami Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1231 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kitami, Hokkaido in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 123 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kitami roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kitami in 2025. A total of 169 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kitami that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kitami in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kitami 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 | 1124 | 91.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 100 | 8.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kitami
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kitami occurred on Jan 14, 2016 12:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 223 kilometers (139 mi) south-southwest of Kitami, at a depth of 46 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kitami in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Oct 4, 1994 22:22, 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-southwest of Kitami. It is the strongest earthquake near Kitami 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 Kitami, 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 Kitami.
Nearest earthquakes from Kitami
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kitami, 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 Kitami.
When was the last earthquake in Kitami, Hokkaido?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kitami on the afternoon of December 16, 2025 at 14:38 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 332km south-southwest of Kitami at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kitami, Hokkaido in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kitami, Hokkaido?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kitami on the evening of October 4, 1994 at 22:22 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 275km east of Kitami at a depth of 14km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kitami since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kitami, Hokkaido?
In the past 10 years, 1231 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kitami. This averages to 123 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
