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.
May 15, 2026 08:22PM
Strong M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Kamaishi (Japan).
May 5, 2026 08:54AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 144km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Apr 27, 2026 05:23AM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake hit near Obihiro in Japan on Monday Night.
Apr 22, 2026 09:01AM
On Wednesday Morning a Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 157km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Apr 22, 2026 03:44AM
Shallow M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 154km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Apr 21, 2026 02:29PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 186km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Kushiro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1519 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 151 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 | 1356 | 89.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 148 | 9.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.92% |
| 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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kushiro on the night of May 16, 2026 at 03:47 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 109km northwest of Kushiro at a depth of 160km 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, 1519 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.
