Latest earthquakes near Takasaki, Gunma today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Takasaki, Gunma, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Takasaki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Takasaki (also known as 高崎), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Takasaki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Takasaki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Takasaki and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Takasaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2363 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Takasaki, Gunma in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 236 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Takasaki roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Takasaki in 2024. A total of 401 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Takasaki 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 Takasaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Takasaki 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 | 2181 | 92.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 169 | 7.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Takasaki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Takasaki 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 Takasaki, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Takasaki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 121 kilometers (75 mi) north-west of Takasaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Takasaki 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 Takasaki, 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 Takasaki.
Nearest earthquakes from Takasaki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Takasaki, 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 Takasaki.
When was the last earthquake in Takasaki, Gunma?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Takasaki on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 168km south-east of Takasaki at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Takasaki, Gunma in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Takasaki, Gunma?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Takasaki on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 121km south-southeast of Takasaki at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Takasaki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Takasaki, Gunma?
In the past 10 years, 2363 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Takasaki. This averages to 236 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
