Latest earthquakes near Obihiro, Hokkaido today
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Recent Obihiro Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Obihiro. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Obihiro and elsewhere.
Nov 24, 2024 08:22AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Obihiro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1277 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Obihiro, Hokkaido in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 127 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Obihiro roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Obihiro in 2018. A total of 180 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Obihiro 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 Obihiro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Obihiro 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 | 1155 | 90.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 111 | 8.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.86% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Obihiro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Obihiro occurred on Jan 14, 2016 12:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 111 kilometers (69 mi) south-southwest of Obihiro, at a depth of 46 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Obihiro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 16, 1968 09:49, 230 kilometers (143 mi) south-southwest of Obihiro. It is the strongest earthquake near Obihiro 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 Obihiro, 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 Obihiro.
Nearest earthquakes from Obihiro
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Obihiro, 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 Obihiro.
When was the last earthquake in Obihiro, Hokkaido?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Obihiro on the morning of December 21, 2024 at 10:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 297km east of Obihiro at a depth of 67km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Obihiro, Hokkaido in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Obihiro, Hokkaido?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Obihiro on the morning of May 16, 1968 at 09:49 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 230km south of Obihiro at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Obihiro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Obihiro, Hokkaido?
In the past 10 years, 1277 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Obihiro. This averages to 128 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
