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 31, 2025 11:26PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Miyako (Japan).
Dec 26, 2025 01:17AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck on Friday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 111km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Dec 21, 2025 10:29AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan) on Sunday Morning.
Dec 20, 2025 09:58PM
On Saturday Evening a Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Nemuro (Japan).
Dec 20, 2025 09:30PM
On Saturday Evening a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Nemuro (Japan).
Dec 16, 2025 02:38PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 135km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Sapporo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1078 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 107 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 183 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 | 969 | 89.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 96 | 8.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 1.11% |
| 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sapporo on the afternoon of January 8, 2026 at 13:02 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 161km east of Sapporo at a depth of 80km 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, 1078 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sapporo. This averages to 108 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
