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Latest earthquakes near Tomakomai, Hokkaido today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tomakomai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tomakomai (also known as 苫小牧), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tomakomai Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tomakomai. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tomakomai 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.
Tomakomai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tomakomai, Hokkaido in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 130 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tomakomai roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tomakomai in 2025. A total of 210 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tomakomai 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 Tomakomai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tomakomai 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 | 1162 | 88.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 132 | 10.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tomakomai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tomakomai occurred on Dec 8, 2025 23:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 189 kilometers (117 mi) south-southeast of Tomakomai, at a depth of 45 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tomakomai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on May 16, 1968 09:49, 249 kilometers (155 mi) south-southeast of Tomakomai. It is the strongest earthquake near Tomakomai 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 Tomakomai, 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 Tomakomai.
Nearest earthquakes from Tomakomai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tomakomai, 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 Tomakomai.
When was the last earthquake in Tomakomai, Hokkaido?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tomakomai on the night of January 29, 2026 at 00:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north of Tomakomai at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tomakomai, Hokkaido in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tomakomai, Hokkaido?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tomakomai on the morning of May 16, 1968 at 09:49 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-east of Tomakomai at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tomakomai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tomakomai, Hokkaido?
In the past 10 years, 1306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tomakomai. This averages to 131 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
