Latest earthquakes near Wakkanai, Hokkaido today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wakkanai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wakkanai (also known as 稚内), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Wakkanai Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Wakkanai. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Wakkanai and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Wakkanai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 234 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wakkanai, Hokkaido in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Wakkanai roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Wakkanai in 2018. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Wakkanai that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wakkanai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Wakkanai 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 | 220 | 94.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Wakkanai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wakkanai occurred on Jul 2, 2022 10:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 63 kilometers (39 mi) north-northeast of Wakkanai, at a depth of 309 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wakkanai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 1950 19:21, 151 kilometers (94 mi) north-northeast of Wakkanai. It is the strongest earthquake near Wakkanai 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 Wakkanai, 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 Wakkanai.
Nearest earthquakes from Wakkanai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wakkanai, 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 Wakkanai.
When was the last earthquake in Wakkanai, Hokkaido?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Wakkanai on the night of January 29, 2026 at 00:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 54km south-east of Wakkanai at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wakkanai, Hokkaido in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wakkanai, Hokkaido?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Wakkanai on the evening of February 28, 1950 at 19:21 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 151km east-northeast of Wakkanai at a depth of 329km under water in the Sea Of Okhotsk. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wakkanai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wakkanai, Hokkaido?
In the past 10 years, 234 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wakkanai. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
