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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.
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.
Sapporo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1105 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 110 earthquakes per year, or 9 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 196 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 | 994 | 89.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 100 | 9.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.9% |
| 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 240 kilometers (149 mi) south-southeast of Sapporo, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sapporo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Sep 26, 2003 04:50, 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-southeast of Sapporo. It is the strongest earthquake near Sapporo 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 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sapporo on the night of January 29, 2026 at 00:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 236km north-northeast of Sapporo at a depth of 0km under land. 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 night of September 26, 2003 at 04:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 252km east-southeast of Sapporo at a depth of 27km 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, 1105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sapporo. This averages to 111 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
