Latest earthquakes near Atsugi, Kanagawa today
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Recent Atsugi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Atsugi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Atsugi and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Atsugi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2331 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Atsugi, Kanagawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 233 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Atsugi roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Atsugi in 2016. A total of 387 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Atsugi 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 Atsugi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Atsugi 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 | 2148 | 92.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 176 | 7.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Atsugi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Atsugi occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) north-west of Atsugi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Atsugi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 19 kilometers (12 mi) north-west of Atsugi. It is the strongest earthquake near Atsugi 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 Atsugi, Kanagawa 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 Atsugi.
Nearest earthquakes from Atsugi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Atsugi, Kanagawa. 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 Atsugi.
When was the last earthquake in Atsugi, Kanagawa?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Atsugi on the afternoon of March 3, 2025 at 12:51 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 96km north of Atsugi at a depth of 140km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Atsugi, Kanagawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Atsugi, Kanagawa?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Atsugi on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 19km south of Atsugi at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Atsugi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Atsugi, Kanagawa?
In the past 10 years, 2331 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Atsugi. This averages to 233 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
