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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 16 hours ago (Mar 28 10:19 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 128 km S from Tomakomai |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 19:46 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 83 km E from Tomakomai |
| 12 days ago (Mar 17 00:49 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 121 km E from Tomakomai |
| 12 days ago (Mar 16 23:58 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 234 km ENE from Tomakomai |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 22:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 36 km NE from Tomakomai |
| 17 days ago (Mar 11 11:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 192 km E from Tomakomai |
| 18 days ago (Mar 10 09:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 182 km WNW from Tomakomai |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 16:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 276 km SSE from Tomakomai |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 12:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 121 km ESE from Tomakomai |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 03:56 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 270 km SW from Tomakomai |
| 27 days ago (Mar 1 13:29 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 252 km S from Tomakomai |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 07:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 122 km ESE from Tomakomai |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 01:30 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 52 km SW from Tomakomai |
| 34 days ago (Feb 22 22:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 222 km SE from Tomakomai |
| 37 days ago (Feb 19 23:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 142 km SSE from Tomakomai |
| 37 days ago (Feb 19 04:36 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 234 km S from Tomakomai |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 20:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 214 km SSE from Tomakomai |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 20:34 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 199 km SSE from Tomakomai |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 16:48 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 199 km SSW from Tomakomai |
| 45 days ago (Feb 11 10:25 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 296 km E from Tomakomai |
| 46 days ago (Feb 10 23:16 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 108 km SSW from Tomakomai |
| 49 days ago (Feb 7 12:36 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 114 km NE from Tomakomai |
| 49 days ago (Feb 7 02:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 211 km SE from Tomakomai |
| 53 days ago (Feb 3 17:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 135 km ESE from Tomakomai |
| 56 days ago (Jan 31 19:42 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 251 km S from Tomakomai |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tomakomai
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.
Mar 8, 2025 04:12PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan) on Saturday Afternoon.
Tomakomai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1201 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 120 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tomakomai roughly every 3 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 | 1079 | 89.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 112 | 9.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.83% |
| 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 May 16, 1968 09:49, 249 kilometers (155 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2016 12:25 (Tokyo) |
M 6.7 | 122 km SE from Tomakomai |
| Sep 6, 2018 03:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.6 | 27 km ENE from Tomakomai |
| Dec 21, 2020 02:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 213 km SSE from Tomakomai |
| Jan 24, 2018 19:51 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 184 km SSE from Tomakomai |
| Jan 12, 2016 02:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 209 km NNW from Tomakomai |
| Jun 11, 2023 18:54 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 27 km ESE from Tomakomai |
| Jun 8, 2015 15:01 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 125 km SSE from Tomakomai |
| Mar 28, 2023 18:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 194 km SSE from Tomakomai |
| Apr 11, 2019 17:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 285 km SSE from Tomakomai |
| Feb 25, 2023 22:27 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 280 km E from Tomakomai |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2015 06:14 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 2 km SSE from Tomakomai |
| Apr 19, 2019 16:05 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 7 km SSW from Tomakomai |
| Feb 26, 2017 02:02 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 8 km NNE from Tomakomai |
| Jan 25, 2019 16:47 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 9 km SSW from Tomakomai |
| Dec 11, 2019 17:17 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 12 km SSW from Tomakomai |
| Oct 18, 2019 04:50 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 16 km E from Tomakomai |
| May 4, 2019 21:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 15 km NE from Tomakomai |
| Mar 15, 2017 20:27 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 17 km WNW from Tomakomai |
| Nov 28, 2017 02:05 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 16 km N from Tomakomai |
| Sep 12, 2020 07:13 (Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 17 km SSW from Tomakomai |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Tomakomai
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 morning of March 28, 2025 at 10:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 128km south of Tomakomai at a depth of 120km under water in the Sea of Japan. 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, 1201 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tomakomai. This averages to 120 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
