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.
Aug 9, 2026 02:57AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Aug 7, 2026 02:43AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 281km from Sendai (Japan) on Friday Night.
Aug 1, 2026 11:48AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 100km from Hachinohe (Japan) on Saturday Morning.
Jul 1, 2026 09:08PM
On Wednesday Evening a Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Jun 25, 2026 07:30AM
Strong M6.9 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
May 15, 2026 08:22PM
Strong M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Ōfunato (Japan).
Obihiro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1494 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 149 earthquakes per year, or 12 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 267 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 | 1340 | 89.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 140 | 9.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.87% |
| 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 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Obihiro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Sep 26, 2003 04:50, 136 kilometers (85 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 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Obihiro on the night of August 9, 2026 at 02:57 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 314km south of Obihiro at a depth of 34km 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 night of September 26, 2003 at 04:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 136km south-southeast of Obihiro at a depth of 27km 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, 1494 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Obihiro. This averages to 149 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
