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.
Dec 2, 2025 07:03PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Nemuro (Japan).
Nov 21, 2025 09:22PM
On Friday Evening a Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 199km from Hachinohe (Japan).
Nov 18, 2025 04:06AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 175km from Morioka (Japan).
Nov 12, 2025 09:29AM
On Wednesday Morning a Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 178km from Morioka (Japan).
Nov 10, 2025 06:58PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 179km from Morioka (Japan).
Nov 10, 2025 04:23PM
Shallow M6.0 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 189km from Morioka (Japan).
Tomakomai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1218 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 121 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 2018. A total of 165 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tomakomai that year. The strongest had a 6.6 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 7 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 | 1094 | 89.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 114 | 9.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Jan 14, 2016 12:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 122 kilometers (76 mi) south-east of Tomakomai, at a depth of 46 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tomakomai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Sep 26, 2003 04:50, 211 kilometers (131 mi) south-east of Tomakomai. It is the strongest earthquake near Tomakomai 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 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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tomakomai on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 132km east of Tomakomai at a depth of 50km 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 night of September 26, 2003 at 04:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 211km east-southeast of Tomakomai at a depth of 27km 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, 1218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tomakomai. This averages to 122 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
