Latest earthquakes near Fujisawa, Kanagawa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fujisawa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fujisawa (also known as 藤沢), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Fujisawa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fujisawa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fujisawa and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Fujisawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2232 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fujisawa, Kanagawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 223 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fujisawa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fujisawa in 2016. A total of 387 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fujisawa 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 Fujisawa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Fujisawa 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 | 2055 | 92.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 172 | 7.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fujisawa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fujisawa occurred on Nov 22, 2016 05:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) north-east of Fujisawa, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fujisawa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 15 kilometers (9 mi) north-east of Fujisawa. It is the strongest earthquake near Fujisawa 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 Fujisawa, 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 Fujisawa.
Nearest earthquakes from Fujisawa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fujisawa, 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 Fujisawa.
When was the last earthquake in Fujisawa, Kanagawa?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Fujisawa on the night of December 21, 2024 at 03:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 258km south-southeast of Fujisawa at a depth of 70km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fujisawa, Kanagawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fujisawa, Kanagawa?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Fujisawa on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 15km southwest of Fujisawa at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fujisawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fujisawa, Kanagawa?
In the past 10 years, 2232 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fujisawa. This averages to 223 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
