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Latest earthquakes near Obihiro, Hokkaido today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Obihiro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Obihiro (also known as 帯広), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Jan 28, 2026 07:45PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Jan 22, 2026 11:31PM
Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 102km from Hachinohe (Japan) on Thursday Evening.
Jan 21, 2026 02:51AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean near Mutsu (Japan).
Jan 17, 2026 04:34AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 128km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Jan 15, 2026 07:13AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Kushiro (Japan).
Jan 11, 2026 01:15PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Miyako in Japan on Sunday Afternoon.
Obihiro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1426 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 142 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Obihiro roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Obihiro in 2025. A total of 256 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Obihiro 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 Obihiro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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 | 1275 | 89.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 137 | 9.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.91% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 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 Dec 8, 2025 23:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) south-southwest of Obihiro, at a depth of 45 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 126 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Obihiro on the night of January 29, 2026 at 00:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 256km north-northwest of Obihiro at a depth of 0km under land. 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, 1426 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Obihiro. This averages to 143 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
