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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.
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.
Apr 24, 2024 08:40PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Hitachi-Naka (Japan).
Apr 4, 2024 12:16PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 111km from Sendai (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.
Kanagawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2745 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 274 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 | 2529 | 92.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 206 | 7.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.33% |
| 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 124 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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Kanagawa on the afternoon of April 25, 2024 at 13:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 135km north-east of Kawasaki at a depth of 60km 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, 2745 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kanagawa. This averages to 275 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
