Hokkaido, Japan · within 250 km
Earthquakes near Sapporo
In the last 30 days, 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Sapporo; the largest was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 24 km NNE of Mutsu, Aomori, Japan on 13 Sep 2026.
Data: JMA, USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 6
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded within 250 km of Sapporo in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5Mj | 16 km WSW of Urakawa, Hokkaido, Japan |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5Mj | 24 km NNE of Mutsu, Aomori, Japan2 agencies | |
| 4.3Mj | 68 km ENE of Sarugamori, Aomori, Japan2 agencies | |
| 4.1Mj | 37 km S of Shizunai-furukawachō, Hokkaido, Japan2 agencies | |
| 4.0Mj | 23 km SW of Urakawa, Hokkaido, Japan2 agencies | |
| 3.5Mj | 16 km WSW of Urakawa, Hokkaido, Japan | |
| 3.0Mj | 15 km ENE of Kanita, Aomori, Japan |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above within 250 km of Sapporo.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen within 250 km of Sapporo?
In the last 30 days, 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Sapporo, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake within 250 km of Sapporo?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 24 km NNE of Mutsu, Aomori, Japan on 13 Sep 2026, at a depth of 120 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded within 250 km of Sapporo since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 8.1 earthquake on 4 Mar 1952 (1952 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes within 250 km of Sapporo?
83% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded within 250 km of Sapporo in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Japan?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow Japan Meteorological Agency (https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/indexe.html) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.