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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 19:39 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 129 km ESE from Kitami |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 19:46 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 179 km SW from Kitami |
| 12 days ago (Mar 17 00:49 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 134 km SSW from Kitami |
| 12 days ago (Mar 16 23:58 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 64 km SSE from Kitami |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 22:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 190 km SW from Kitami |
| 14 days ago (Mar 14 03:53 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 249 km E from Kitami |
| 17 days ago (Mar 11 11:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 147 km S from Kitami |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 12:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 184 km SSW from Kitami |
| 23 days ago (Mar 5 21:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 289 km E from Kitami |
| 23 days ago (Mar 5 21:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 285 km E from Kitami |
| 29 days ago (Feb 27 03:14 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 229 km N from Kitami |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 07:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 182 km SSW from Kitami |
| 31 days ago (Feb 25 15:00 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 166 km ESE from Kitami |
| 31 days ago (Feb 25 01:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 278 km SW from Kitami |
| 37 days ago (Feb 19 23:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 296 km SSW from Kitami |
| 38 days ago (Feb 18 09:38 Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 266 km E from Kitami |
| 40 days ago (Feb 16 14:28 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 278 km E from Kitami |
| 45 days ago (Feb 11 10:25 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 164 km SE from Kitami |
| 46 days ago (Feb 10 23:16 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 315 km SW from Kitami |
| 47 days ago (Feb 9 15:55 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 119 km ESE from Kitami |
| 48 days ago (Feb 8 06:34 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 239 km ENE from Kitami |
| 49 days ago (Feb 7 12:36 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 113 km WSW from Kitami |
| 53 days ago (Feb 3 17:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 213 km SSW from Kitami |
| 53 days ago (Feb 3 03:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 259 km ESE from Kitami |
| 57 days ago (Jan 30 18:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 235 km SW from Kitami |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kitami
Kitami Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1188 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 118 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kitami roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kitami in 2018. A total of 167 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kitami 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 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 | 1091 | 91.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 91 | 7.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.51% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2016 12:25 (Tokyo) |
M 6.7 | 223 km SSW from Kitami |
| Sep 6, 2018 03:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.6 | 202 km SW from Kitami |
| Jun 11, 2023 18:54 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 215 km SW from Kitami |
| Jan 12, 2016 02:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 236 km WNW from Kitami |
| Jun 8, 2015 15:01 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 292 km SSW from Kitami |
| Feb 25, 2023 22:27 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 142 km SE from Kitami |
| Jul 2, 2022 10:59 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 277 km NNW from Kitami |
| May 6, 2023 02:47 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 299 km SSW from Kitami |
| Nov 5, 2018 04:26 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 163 km ENE from Kitami |
| May 3, 2016 09:00 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 291 km E from Kitami |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2015 08:50 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 32 km SSE from Kitami |
| Jan 13, 2024 15:56 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 34 km ESE from Kitami |
| Mar 14, 2024 16:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 38 km SW from Kitami |
| Apr 5, 2021 02:42 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 38 km SSE from Kitami |
| Mar 14, 2024 16:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 38 km SW from Kitami |
| Jun 4, 2015 04:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 41 km SSE from Kitami |
| Aug 20, 2024 19:18 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 47 km WSW from Kitami |
| Sep 19, 2015 23:01 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 51 km SSE from Kitami |
| May 14, 2015 09:33 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 53 km NE from Kitami |
| Sep 30, 2023 12:07 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 52 km S from Kitami |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kitami
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kitami.
When was the last earthquake in Kitami, Hokkaido?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kitami on the evening of March 25, 2025 at 19:39 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 129km east-southeast of Kitami at a depth of 90km under land. 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, 1188 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kitami. This averages to 119 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
