Latest earthquakes near Sapporo, Hokkaido today

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List of latest earthquakes near Sapporo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 24, 2025 02:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 278 km ESE
from Sapporo
Jun 23, 2025 20:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 202 km NW
from Sapporo
Jun 23, 2025 18:41
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 151 km SSE
from Sapporo
Jun 23, 2025 18:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 143 km SE
from Sapporo
Jun 23, 2025 06:33
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 188 km SSW
from Sapporo
Jun 19, 2025 10:53
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 261 km SSE
from Sapporo
Jun 16, 2025 18:57
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 244 km ESE
from Sapporo
Jun 12, 2025 00:21
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 278 km E
from Sapporo
Jun 11, 2025 18:30
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 273 km ESE
from Sapporo
Jun 7, 2025 14:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 218 km SSE
from Sapporo
Jun 7, 2025 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 262 km ESE
from Sapporo
Jun 5, 2025 05:18
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 274 km ESE
from Sapporo
Jun 5, 2025 04:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 277 km ESE
from Sapporo
Jun 5, 2025 04:20
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 279 km ESE
from Sapporo
Jun 3, 2025 22:18
(Tokyo)
M 5.1 227 km SE
from Sapporo
Jun 2, 2025 04:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 234 km SE
from Sapporo
Jun 2, 2025 03:51
(Tokyo)
M 5.8 242 km SE
from Sapporo
Jun 1, 2025 20:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 268 km ESE
from Sapporo
May 31, 2025 23:47
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 263 km ESE
from Sapporo
May 31, 2025 21:29
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 276 km ESE
from Sapporo
May 31, 2025 20:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 268 km ESE
from Sapporo
May 31, 2025 20:37
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 266 km ESE
from Sapporo
May 31, 2025 17:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 264 km ESE
from Sapporo
May 31, 2025 17:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 283 km ESE
from Sapporo
May 31, 2025 17:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 295 km ESE
from Sapporo

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sapporo

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.

Sapporo Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
101 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.8
Jun 24, 2025 02:55

Average

A total of 1015 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 101 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 2018. A total of 153 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sapporo that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.

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

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 7 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Sapporo (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 921 90.74%
Mag. 5 85 8.37%
Mag. 6 9 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 Sapporo

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 Sapporo occurred on Jan 14, 2016 12:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 169 kilometers (105 mi) south-east 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 Sep 26, 2003 04:50, 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-east 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Sapporo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 14, 2016 12:25
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 169 km SE
from Sapporo
Sep 6, 2018 03:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.6 63 km SE
from Sapporo
Dec 21, 2020 02:23
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 265 km SSE
from Sapporo
Jan 24, 2018 19:51
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 236 km SSE
from Sapporo
Jun 11, 2023 18:54
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 75 km SE
from Sapporo
Jan 12, 2016 02:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 158 km N
from Sapporo
Feb 25, 2023 22:27
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 300 km E
from Sapporo
Mar 28, 2023 18:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 246 km SSE
from Sapporo
May 31, 2025 17:37
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 272 km ESE
from Sapporo
May 6, 2023 02:47
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 181 km SSE
from Sapporo

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Sapporo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 13, 2021 05:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 24 km ENE
from Sapporo
Jun 6, 2020 07:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 24 km ESE
from Sapporo
Feb 28, 2016 10:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 32 km E
from Sapporo
Jul 14, 2022 11:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 32 km SSW
from Sapporo
Nov 15, 2021 08:19
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 33 km ENE
from Sapporo
Jul 31, 2021 14:26
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 38 km NE
from Sapporo
Mar 15, 2017 20:27
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 40 km S
from Sapporo
Nov 28, 2017 02:05
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 39 km SE
from Sapporo
Feb 11, 2023 17:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 40 km S
from Sapporo
Aug 3, 2021 13:38
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 42 km SW
from Sapporo

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Sapporo

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sapporo.

When was the last earthquake in Sapporo, Hokkaido?

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sapporo on the night of June 24, 2025 at 02:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east-southeast of Sapporo at a depth of 34km 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 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, 1015 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sapporo. This averages to 102 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.