Latest earthquakes near Otaru, Hokkaido today

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List of latest earthquakes near Otaru.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 1, 2024 21:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 267 km E
from Otaru
Oct 25, 2024 21:22
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 186 km SE
from Otaru
Oct 23, 2024 17:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 216 km SSE
from Otaru
Oct 21, 2024 23:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 223 km ESE
from Otaru
Oct 19, 2024 07:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 97 km ESE
from Otaru
Oct 18, 2024 13:38
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 345 km SSE
from Otaru
Oct 11, 2024 20:51
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 250 km WSW
from Otaru
Oct 10, 2024 11:33
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 221 km ESE
from Otaru
Oct 2, 2024 11:27
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 176 km N
from Otaru
Sep 26, 2024 16:01
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 338 km E
from Otaru
Sep 25, 2024 02:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 259 km SE
from Otaru
Sep 24, 2024 22:09
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 201 km NNE
from Otaru
Sep 22, 2024 06:13
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 229 km SE
from Otaru
Sep 21, 2024 17:45
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 198 km SSE
from Otaru
Sep 19, 2024 06:33
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 216 km SE
from Otaru
Sep 16, 2024 02:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 288 km E
from Otaru
Sep 14, 2024 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 141 km ESE
from Otaru
Sep 12, 2024 13:09
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 177 km SE
from Otaru
Sep 11, 2024 13:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 194 km SE
from Otaru
Aug 27, 2024 02:45
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 261 km S
from Otaru
Aug 21, 2024 22:18
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 202 km SSE
from Otaru
Aug 21, 2024 00:23
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 272 km ESE
from Otaru
Aug 20, 2024 19:18
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 196 km ENE
from Otaru
Aug 20, 2024 08:02
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 249 km E
from Otaru
Aug 13, 2024 05:16
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 257 km SSE
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.

Otaru Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
88 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.7
Nov 1, 2024 21:26

Average

A total of 883 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 88 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Otaru with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Otaru (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 807 91.39%
Mag. 5 68 7.7%
Mag. 6 8 0.91%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Otaru

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.7
On Jan 14, 2016 12:25.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Sep 26, 2003 04:50.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Jan 12, 2021 11:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 100 km NW
from Otaru
Aug 11, 2023 09:14
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 275 km SE
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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Otaru.
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
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
Jan 4, 2023 19:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 49 km SSW
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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Otaru on the evening of November 1, 2024 at 21:26 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 267km east of Otaru at a depth of 110km under land. 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, 883 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Otaru. This averages to 88 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.