Latest earthquakes near Kushiro, Hokkaido today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kushiro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kushiro (also known as 釧路), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kushiro Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kushiro. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kushiro and elsewhere.
Nov 24, 2024 08:22AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Kushiro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1324 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kushiro, 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 Kushiro roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kushiro in 2018. A total of 186 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kushiro 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 Kushiro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kushiro 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 | 1199 | 90.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 115 | 8.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kushiro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kushiro occurred on Jan 14, 2016 12:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 172 kilometers (107 mi) south-west of Kushiro, at a depth of 46 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kushiro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Oct 4, 1994 22:22, 254 kilometers (158 mi) south-west of Kushiro. It is the strongest earthquake near Kushiro in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kushiro, 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 Kushiro.
Nearest earthquakes from Kushiro
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kushiro, 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 Kushiro.
When was the last earthquake in Kushiro, Hokkaido?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kushiro on the morning of December 21, 2024 at 10:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 202km east-northeast of Kushiro at a depth of 67km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kushiro, Hokkaido in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kushiro, Hokkaido?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kushiro on the evening of October 4, 1994 at 22:22 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 254km east-northeast of Kushiro at a depth of 14km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kushiro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kushiro, Hokkaido?
In the past 10 years, 1324 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kushiro. This averages to 132 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
