Latest earthquakes near Gunma, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gunma, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gunma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gunma (also known as 群馬県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gunma Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gunma. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gunma and elsewhere.
Apr 24, 2024 08:40PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Hitachi-Naka in Japan.
Apr 4, 2024 12:16PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 45mi from Japan.
Mar 15, 2024 12:14AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan) on Friday Night.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Gunma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2706 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gunma, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 270 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gunma roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gunma in 2016. A total of 373 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gunma that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gunma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Gunma 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 | 2490 | 92.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 200 | 7.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gunma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gunma occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 201 kilometers (125 mi) north-west of Maebashi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gunma in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 127 kilometers (79 mi) north-west of Maebashi. It is the strongest earthquake near Gunma 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 Gunma, Japan 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 Gunma.
Earthquakes by city in Gunma
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gunma, Japan.
Use this regional Gunma earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tatebayashi, Fujioka, Tomioka, Shibukawa, Annaka, Numata, Kanekomachi, Tamamura, Sakai-nakajima, Yoshii, Ōmamachō-ōmama and Nakanojōmachi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gunma.
When was the last earthquake in Gunma, Japan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gunma on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 17:15 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south-southwest of Maebashi at a depth of 267km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gunma, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gunma, Japan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gunma on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 127km south of Maebashi at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gunma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gunma, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 2706 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gunma. This averages to 271 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
