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Latest earthquakes near Sapporo, Hokkaido today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sapporo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sapporo (also known as 札幌市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sapporo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sapporo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sapporo and elsewhere.
Dec 16, 2025 02:38PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 135km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 12, 2025 12:21PM
Significant M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 132km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 12, 2025 11:44AM
Shallow M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 115km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 12, 2025 07:09AM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 125km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 10, 2025 11:52PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.7 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 109km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 9, 2025 06:09PM
Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Mutsu (Japan).
Sapporo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1059 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sapporo, Hokkaido in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 105 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sapporo roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sapporo in 2025. A total of 159 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sapporo 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 Sapporo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sapporo 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 | 954 | 90.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 93 | 8.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.04% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sapporo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sapporo occurred on Dec 8, 2025 23:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) south-southeast of Sapporo, at a depth of 46 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sapporo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 16, 1968 09:49, 300 kilometers (186 mi) south-southeast of Sapporo. It is the strongest earthquake near Sapporo 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 Sapporo, 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 Sapporo.
Nearest earthquakes from Sapporo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sapporo, 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 Sapporo.
When was the last earthquake in Sapporo, Hokkaido?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sapporo on the afternoon of December 16, 2025 at 14:38 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south-southeast of Sapporo at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sapporo, Hokkaido in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sapporo, Hokkaido?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sapporo on the morning of May 16, 1968 at 09:49 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 300km south-east of Sapporo at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sapporo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sapporo, Hokkaido?
In the past 10 years, 1059 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sapporo. This averages to 106 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
