Latest earthquakes near Maebashi, Gunma today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maebashi, Gunma, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maebashi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maebashi (also known as 前橋市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Maebashi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Maebashi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Maebashi and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Maebashi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2433 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maebashi, Gunma in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 243 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Maebashi roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Maebashi in 2024. A total of 412 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Maebashi 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 Maebashi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Maebashi 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 | 2239 | 92.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 180 | 7.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Maebashi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maebashi 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 Maebashi 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 Maebashi in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Maebashi, 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 Maebashi.
Nearest earthquakes from Maebashi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Maebashi, 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 Maebashi.
When was the last earthquake in Maebashi, Gunma?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Maebashi on the morning of February 4, 2025 at 10:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 131km east-northeast of Maebashi at a depth of 100km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maebashi, Gunma in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maebashi, Gunma?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Maebashi 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 Maebashi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maebashi, Gunma?
In the past 10 years, 2433 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maebashi. This averages to 243 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
