Latest earthquakes near Wakkanai, Hokkaido today

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List of latest earthquakes near Wakkanai.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 26, 2024 16:01
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 394 km SE
from Wakkanai
Sep 24, 2024 22:09
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 58 km S
from Wakkanai
Aug 20, 2024 19:18
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 235 km SE
from Wakkanai
Aug 10, 2024 12:28
(Tokyo)
M 6.5 313 km NE
from Wakkanai
Jul 26, 2024 09:19
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 257 km S
from Wakkanai
Jul 19, 2024 07:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 124 km ENE
from Wakkanai
Jul 18, 2024 14:53
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 281 km NE
from Wakkanai
Jul 6, 2024 03:14
(Tokyo)
M 5.1 126 km SSE
from Wakkanai
Jun 15, 2024 22:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 156 km NNE
from Wakkanai
May 28, 2024 02:12
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 280 km SSE
from Wakkanai
Apr 22, 2024 15:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 161 km SW
from Wakkanai
Apr 22, 2024 15:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 152 km SW
from Wakkanai
Apr 5, 2024 05:31
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 387 km S
from Wakkanai
Apr 1, 2024 08:37
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 240 km NNE
from Wakkanai
Mar 14, 2024 16:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 254 km SE
from Wakkanai
Mar 14, 2024 16:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 254 km SE
from Wakkanai
Mar 13, 2024 03:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 46 km NE
from Wakkanai
Jan 20, 2024 01:57
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 161 km N
from Wakkanai
Jan 15, 2024 09:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 94 km ENE
from Wakkanai
Jan 14, 2024 05:57
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 263 km WSW
from Wakkanai
Jan 13, 2024 15:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 282 km SE
from Wakkanai
Jan 4, 2024 21:42
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 123 km N
from Wakkanai
Dec 30, 2023 15:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 292 km SSE
from Wakkanai
Dec 15, 2023 19:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 42 km SW
from Wakkanai
Oct 24, 2023 23:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 262 km SE
from Wakkanai

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Wakkanai

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.

Wakkanai Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
22 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5.5
Sep 26, 2024 16:01

Average

A total of 229 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 22 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.

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

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 7 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Wakkanai (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 214 93.45%
Mag. 5 14 6.11%
Mag. 6 1 0.44%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Wakkanai

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.2
On Jan 12, 2016 02:08.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Feb 28, 1950 19:21.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wakkanai occurred on Jan 12, 2016 02:08 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 114 kilometers (71 mi) south-southwest of Wakkanai, at a depth of 239 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) south-southwest of Wakkanai. It is the strongest earthquake near Wakkanai in the past 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Wakkanai.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 12, 2016 02:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 114 km SSW
from Wakkanai
Jan 12, 2021 11:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 232 km SW
from Wakkanai
Jul 2, 2022 10:59
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 63 km NNE
from Wakkanai
Jun 24, 2023 02:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.6 121 km ENE
from Wakkanai
Feb 21, 2019 21:22
(Tokyo)
M 5.4 295 km S
from Wakkanai
Aug 14, 2022 04:26
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 280 km NE
from Wakkanai
Jul 1, 2017 23:45
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 289 km S
from Wakkanai
Jun 20, 2021 20:08
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 219 km SSE
from Wakkanai
Apr 12, 2018 16:56
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 257 km SW
from Wakkanai
Apr 23, 2017 15:37
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 93 km NNE
from Wakkanai

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Wakkanai.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 21, 2017 09:59
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 14 km SE
from Wakkanai
Jun 14, 2015 07:38
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 22 km ESE
from Wakkanai
Oct 11, 2020 13:01
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 26 km SW
from Wakkanai
Apr 19, 2015 23:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 35 km ENE
from Wakkanai
Oct 4, 2020 20:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 36 km ENE
from Wakkanai
Mar 20, 2021 16:45
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 36 km ENE
from Wakkanai
Jan 12, 2020 18:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 37 km WSW
from Wakkanai
Dec 12, 2019 01:09
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 37 km SE
from Wakkanai
Feb 10, 2023 03:30
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 39 km S
from Wakkanai
Dec 15, 2023 19:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 42 km SW
from Wakkanai

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Wakkanai

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Wakkanai, Hokkaido?

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Wakkanai on the afternoon of September 26, 2024 at 16:01 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 394km south-east of Wakkanai at a depth of 58km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 229 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.