Latest earthquakes near Kiryū, Gunma today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kiryū, Gunma, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kiryū? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kiryū (also known as 桐生), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kiryū Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kiryū. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kiryū and elsewhere.
Dec 23, 2025 06:44PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Philippine Sea 173km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Dec 21, 2025 03:58PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 167km from Chiba (Japan) on Sunday Afternoon.
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Nov 9, 2025 05:03PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M6.8 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 192km from Morioka (Japan).
Kiryū Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2579 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kiryū, Gunma in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 257 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kiryū roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kiryū in 2024. A total of 420 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kiryū that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kiryū in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kiryū 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 | 2381 | 92.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 183 | 7.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kiryū
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kiryū occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) west-northwest of Kiryū, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kiryū in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 125 kilometers (78 mi) west-northwest of Kiryū. It is the strongest earthquake near Kiryū 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 Kiryū, Gunma 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 Kiryū.
Nearest earthquakes from Kiryū
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kiryū, Gunma. 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 Kiryū.
When was the last earthquake in Kiryū, Gunma?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kiryū on the afternoon of January 5, 2026 at 12:27 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 161km east-northeast of Kiryū at a depth of 50km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kiryū, Gunma in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kiryū, Gunma?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kiryū on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 125km south of Kiryū at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kiryū since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kiryū, Gunma?
In the past 10 years, 2579 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kiryū. This averages to 258 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
