Latest earthquakes near Otaru, Hokkaido today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Otaru? If an earthquake is happening right now near Otaru (also known as 小樽), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 10:18 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 188 km S from Otaru |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 10:18 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 188 km S from Otaru |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 19:46 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 151 km ESE from Otaru |
| 12 days ago (Mar 17 00:49 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 176 km ESE from Otaru |
| 12 days ago (Mar 16 23:58 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 269 km E from Otaru |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 22:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 86 km ESE from Otaru |
| 18 days ago (Mar 11 11:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 252 km ESE from Otaru |
| 19 days ago (Mar 10 09:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 110 km WNW from Otaru |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 16:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 348 km SSE from Otaru |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 12:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 191 km ESE from Otaru |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 03:56 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 285 km SSW from Otaru |
| 31 days ago (Feb 26 07:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 193 km ESE from Otaru |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 01:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 91 km S from Otaru |
| 37 days ago (Feb 19 23:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 218 km SSE from Otaru |
| 38 days ago (Feb 19 04:36 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 294 km S from Otaru |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 20:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 292 km SE from Otaru |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 20:34 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 277 km SE from Otaru |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 16:48 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 254 km S from Otaru |
| 46 days ago (Feb 10 23:16 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 170 km S from Otaru |
| 50 days ago (Feb 7 12:36 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 138 km E from Otaru |
| 50 days ago (Feb 7 02:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 290 km SE from Otaru |
| 53 days ago (Feb 3 17:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 210 km SE from Otaru |
| 57 days ago (Jan 30 18:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 98 km SE from Otaru |
| 61 days ago (Jan 27 10:11 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 211 km SSE from Otaru |
| 65 days ago (Jan 22 13:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 191 km ESE from Otaru |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Otaru
Recent Otaru Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Otaru. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Otaru and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2025 04:12PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan) on Saturday Afternoon.
Otaru Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 901 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Otaru, Hokkaido in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 90 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Otaru roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Otaru in 2018. A total of 143 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Otaru 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 Otaru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Otaru 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 | 824 | 91.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 69 | 7.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.89% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Otaru
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Otaru occurred on Jan 14, 2016 12:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 199 kilometers (124 mi) south-east of Otaru, at a depth of 46 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Otaru in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Sep 26, 2003 04:50, 283 kilometers (176 mi) south-east of Otaru. It is the strongest earthquake near Otaru in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Otaru, 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 Otaru.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2016 12:25 (Tokyo) |
M 6.7 | 199 km SE from Otaru |
| Sep 6, 2018 03:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.6 | 94 km SE from Otaru |
| Dec 21, 2020 02:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 289 km SSE from Otaru |
| Jan 24, 2018 19:51 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 260 km SSE from Otaru |
| Jun 11, 2023 18:54 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 104 km SE from Otaru |
| Jan 12, 2016 02:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 143 km N from Otaru |
| Jun 8, 2015 15:01 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 200 km SSE from Otaru |
| Mar 28, 2023 18:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 272 km SE from Otaru |
| Aug 11, 2023 09:14 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 275 km SE from Otaru |
| May 6, 2023 02:47 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 203 km SSE from Otaru |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Otaru
Nearest earthquakes from Otaru
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Otaru, Hokkaido. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2017 07:15 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 27 km SW from Otaru |
| Aug 3, 2021 13:38 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 41 km S from Otaru |
| Jul 14, 2022 11:56 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 48 km SSE from Otaru |
| Jan 4, 2023 19:40 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 49 km SSW from Otaru |
| Dec 8, 2016 19:58 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 50 km NNW from Otaru |
| Jun 13, 2021 05:32 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 49 km E from Otaru |
| May 8, 2015 05:29 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 51 km ENE from Otaru |
| Jul 31, 2021 14:26 (Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 53 km ENE from Otaru |
| Jun 6, 2020 07:44 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 56 km ESE from Otaru |
| Nov 15, 2021 08:19 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 57 km E from Otaru |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Otaru
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Otaru.
When was the last earthquake in Otaru, Hokkaido?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Otaru on the morning of March 28, 2025 at 10:18 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 188km south of Otaru at a depth of 121km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Otaru, Hokkaido in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Otaru, Hokkaido?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Otaru on the night of September 26, 2003 at 04:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 283km east-southeast of Otaru at a depth of 27km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Otaru since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Otaru, Hokkaido?
In the past 10 years, 901 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Otaru. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
