Latest earthquakes near Hiratsuka, Kanagawa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hiratsuka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hiratsuka (also known as 平塚), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hiratsuka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hiratsuka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hiratsuka and elsewhere.
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 13, 2025 04:03AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 261km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Oct 5, 2025 12:21AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan).
Hiratsuka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hiratsuka, Kanagawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 212 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hiratsuka roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hiratsuka in 2016. A total of 365 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hiratsuka 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 Hiratsuka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hiratsuka 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 | 1962 | 92.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 154 | 7.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.19% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hiratsuka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hiratsuka occurred on Nov 22, 2016 05:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) north-east of Hiratsuka, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hiratsuka 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 Hiratsuka 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 Hiratsuka, 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 Hiratsuka.
Nearest earthquakes from Hiratsuka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hiratsuka, 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 Hiratsuka.
When was the last earthquake in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hiratsuka on the afternoon of December 16, 2025 at 17:05 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 238km west-northwest of Hiratsuka at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hiratsuka, Kanagawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hiratsuka, Kanagawa?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hiratsuka 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 Hiratsuka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hiratsuka, Kanagawa?
In the past 10 years, 2120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hiratsuka. This averages to 212 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
