Latest earthquakes near Kamakura, Kanagawa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kamakura? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kamakura (also known as 鎌倉), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago (Apr 7 09:52 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 141 km ENE from Kamakura |
| 5 days ago (Apr 1 21:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 90 km NNE from Kamakura |
| 7 days ago (Mar 30 19:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 171 km NE from Kamakura |
| 7 days ago (Mar 30 14:30 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 105 km E from Kamakura |
| 8 days ago (Mar 30 10:18 Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 138 km SE from Kamakura |
| 8 days ago (Mar 30 08:47 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 75 km NE from Kamakura |
| 10 days ago (Mar 28 03:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 69 km E from Kamakura |
| 14 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 201 km NNW from Kamakura |
| 14 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 209 km E from Kamakura |
| 15 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 245 km NE from Kamakura |
| 15 days ago (Mar 22 18:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 165 km NE from Kamakura |
| 17 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 223 km NNW from Kamakura |
| 19 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 327 km NW from Kamakura |
| 22 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 163 km NE from Kamakura |
| 23 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 285 km N from Kamakura |
| 25 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 194 km NNE from Kamakura |
| 32 days ago (Mar 6 06:09 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 293 km NE from Kamakura |
| 33 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 102 km NNE from Kamakura |
| 35 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 125 km NNW from Kamakura |
| 39 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 348 km SW from Kamakura |
| 40 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 104 km NE from Kamakura |
| 42 days ago (Feb 24 04:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 89 km SE from Kamakura |
| 43 days ago (Feb 23 10:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 251 km NE from Kamakura |
| 44 days ago (Feb 21 22:01 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 297 km NE from Kamakura |
| 45 days ago (Feb 20 22:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 61 km WNW from Kamakura |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kamakura
Recent Kamakura Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kamakura. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kamakura and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Kamakura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kamakura, Kanagawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 219 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kamakura roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kamakura in 2016. A total of 391 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kamakura 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 Kamakura in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kamakura 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 | 2017 | 91.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 171 | 7.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kamakura
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kamakura 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 Kamakura, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kamakura in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 19 kilometers (12 mi) north-east of Kamakura. It is the strongest earthquake near Kamakura 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 Kamakura, 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 Kamakura.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 284 km NE from Kamakura |
| Sep 23, 2016 09:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 212 km ESE from Kamakura |
| May 26, 2023 19:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 92 km ENE from Kamakura |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 264 km SW from Kamakura |
| May 23, 2022 00:17 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 288 km SE from Kamakura |
| Jun 25, 2020 04:47 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 139 km E from Kamakura |
| Dec 28, 2016 21:38 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 190 km NNE from Kamakura |
| Jul 7, 2018 20:23 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 102 km ESE from Kamakura |
| Oct 7, 2021 22:41 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 56 km ENE from Kamakura |
| Nov 24, 2016 06:23 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 265 km NE from Kamakura |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kamakura
Nearest earthquakes from Kamakura
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kamakura, Kanagawa. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2021 23:02 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 5 km N from Kamakura |
| Feb 1, 2022 04:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 11 km NNE from Kamakura |
| Aug 5, 2024 23:48 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 17 km SW from Kamakura |
| Jun 6, 2020 22:48 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 19 km NNW from Kamakura |
| Dec 30, 2018 14:16 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 21 km NW from Kamakura |
| Feb 6, 2022 13:15 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 22 km NNE from Kamakura |
| Aug 9, 2024 19:57 (Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 24 km WNW from Kamakura |
| Jan 29, 2023 21:19 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 24 km W from Kamakura |
| Nov 10, 2023 10:00 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 25 km NNW from Kamakura |
| Feb 4, 2024 15:01 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 26 km ESE from Kamakura |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kamakura
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kamakura.
When was the last earthquake in Kamakura, Kanagawa?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kamakura on the morning of April 7, 2025 at 09:52 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 141km east-northeast of Kamakura at a depth of 32km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kamakura, Kanagawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kamakura, Kanagawa?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kamakura on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 19km west-southwest of Kamakura at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kamakura since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kamakura, Kanagawa?
In the past 10 years, 2193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kamakura. This averages to 219 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
