Latest earthquakes near Kushiro, Hokkaido today
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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.
Mar 26, 2026 11:18PM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 192km from Morioka (Japan) on Thursday Evening.
Mar 10, 2026 12:45AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck near Hakodate in Japan.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Kushiro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1521 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 152 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kushiro roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kushiro in 2025. A total of 304 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kushiro 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 Kushiro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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 | 1358 | 89.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 149 | 9.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 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 Dec 8, 2025 23:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) south-west of Kushiro, at a depth of 41 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 126 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kushiro on the night of April 7, 2026 at 05:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 169km west of Kushiro at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 1521 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kushiro. This averages to 152 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
