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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.
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.
Aug 21, 2026 09:02PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 186km from Yokosuka (Japan).
Jun 26, 2026 12:46PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon near Yōkaichiba in Japan.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Kamakura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2134 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 213 earthquakes per year, or 17 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 | 1964 | 92.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 165 | 7.73% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kamakura.
When was the last earthquake in Kamakura, Kanagawa?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kamakura on the evening of August 21, 2026 at 21:02 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 193km south-east of Kamakura at a depth of 62km 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, 2134 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kamakura. This averages to 213 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
