Latest earthquakes near Kanagawa, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kanagawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kanagawa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kanagawa (also known as 神奈川県), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Apr 1 21:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 64 km N from Kawasaki |
| 4 days ago (Mar 30 19:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 146 km ENE from Kawasaki |
| 4 days ago (Mar 30 14:30 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 90 km E from Kawasaki |
| 4 days ago (Mar 30 10:18 Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 140 km SE from Yokohama |
| 4 days ago (Mar 30 08:47 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 49 km ENE from Kawasaki |
| 7 days ago (Mar 28 03:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 58 km ESE from Kawasaki |
| 10 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 188 km NW from Kawasaki |
| 11 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 189 km E from Kawasaki |
| 12 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 217 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 12 days ago (Mar 22 18:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 138 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 14 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 206 km NNW from Kawasaki |
| 15 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 325 km WNW from Kawasaki |
| 18 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 297 km W from Odawara |
| 19 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 135 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 20 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 266 km N from Kawasaki |
| 22 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 166 km NNE from Kawasaki |
| 29 days ago (Mar 6 06:09 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 267 km ENE from Kawasaki |
| 30 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 74 km NNE from Kawasaki |
| 31 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 109 km NNW from Kawasaki |
| 36 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 363 km SW from Yokohama |
| 37 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 77 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 39 days ago (Feb 24 04:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 95 km SSE from Yokohama |
| 39 days ago (Feb 23 10:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 223 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 41 days ago (Feb 21 22:01 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 269 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 42 days ago (Feb 20 22:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 68 km W from Yokohama |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kanagawa
Recent Kanagawa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kanagawa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kanagawa and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Kanagawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2641 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kanagawa, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 264 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kanagawa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kanagawa in 2016. A total of 414 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kanagawa 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 Kanagawa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kanagawa 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 | 2439 | 92.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 195 | 7.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kanagawa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kanagawa occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) north-east of Kawasaki, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kanagawa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 6 kilometers (4 mi) north-east of Hiratsuka. It is the strongest earthquake near Kanagawa 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 Kanagawa, 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 Kanagawa.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 23:36 (Tokyo) |
M 7.3 | 295 km NE from Kawasaki |
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 256 km NE from Kawasaki |
| Sep 23, 2016 09:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 211 km ESE from Kawasaki |
| May 26, 2023 19:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 73 km E from Kawasaki |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 280 km SW from Yokohama |
| May 23, 2022 00:17 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 294 km SE from Yokohama |
| Mar 16, 2022 23:34 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 294 km NE from Kawasaki |
| Jun 25, 2020 04:47 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 123 km E from Kawasaki |
| Jul 7, 2018 20:23 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 96 km ESE from Kawasaki |
| Dec 28, 2016 21:38 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 163 km NNE from Kawasaki |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kanagawa
Earthquakes by city in Kanagawa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kanagawa, Japan.
- Atsugi (厚木)
- Chigasaki (茅ケ崎)
- Fujisawa (藤沢)
- Hadano (秦野)
- Hiratsuka (平塚)
- Isehara (伊勢原)
- Kamakura (鎌倉)
- Kawasaki (川崎)
- Minamirinkan (南林間)
- Odawara (小田原)
- Yokohama (よこはま)
- Yokosuka (横須賀)
- Zama (座間)
Use this regional Kanagawa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Zushi, Miura, Ōiso, Hayama, Ninomiya and Yugawara.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kanagawa.
When was the last earthquake in Kanagawa, Japan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kanagawa on the evening of April 1, 2025 at 21:33 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 64km north of Kawasaki at a depth of 110km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kanagawa, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kanagawa, Japan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kanagawa on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 6km south of Hiratsuka at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kanagawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kanagawa, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 2641 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kanagawa. This averages to 264 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
