Latest earthquakes near Kawasaki, Kanagawa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kawasaki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kawasaki (also known as 川崎), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 188 km NW from Kawasaki |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 189 km E from Kawasaki |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 217 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 18:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 127 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 206 km NNW from Kawasaki |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 325 km WNW from Kawasaki |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 135 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 266 km N from Kawasaki |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 166 km NNE from Kawasaki |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 74 km NNE from Kawasaki |
| 24 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 109 km NNW from Kawasaki |
| 28 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 374 km SW from Kawasaki |
| 29 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 77 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 31 days ago (Feb 24 04:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 101 km SSE from Kawasaki |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 10:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 223 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 22:01 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 269 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 22:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 74 km W from Kawasaki |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 19:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 159 km NNE from Kawasaki |
| 40 days ago (Feb 15 12:29 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 240 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 42 days ago (Feb 13 06:04 Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 383 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 43 days ago (Feb 12 05:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 74 km N from Kawasaki |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 14:12 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 297 km NNW from Kawasaki |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 02:55 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 260 km NE from Kawasaki |
| 45 days ago (Feb 9 23:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 283 km WSW from Kawasaki |
| 46 days ago (Feb 9 10:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 212 km W from Kawasaki |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kawasaki
Recent Kawasaki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kawasaki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kawasaki and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Kawasaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2357 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kawasaki, Kanagawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 235 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kawasaki roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kawasaki in 2016. A total of 407 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kawasaki 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 | 2161 | 91.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 189 | 8.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kawasaki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kawasaki occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) north-east of Kawasaki, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kawasaki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 44 kilometers (27 mi) north-east of Kawasaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki, 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 Kawasaki.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 23:36 (Tokyo) |
M 7.3 | 295 km NE from Kawasaki |
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 256 km NE from Kawasaki |
| Sep 23, 2016 09:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 211 km ESE from Kawasaki |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 291 km SW from Kawasaki |
| May 26, 2023 19:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 73 km E from Kawasaki |
| Mar 16, 2022 23:34 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 294 km NE from Kawasaki |
| May 23, 2022 00:17 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 299 km SSE from Kawasaki |
| Oct 7, 2021 22:41 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 33 km E from Kawasaki |
| Nov 24, 2016 06:23 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 237 km NE from Kawasaki |
| Jun 25, 2020 04:47 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 123 km E from Kawasaki |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kawasaki
Nearest earthquakes from Kawasaki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kawasaki, Kanagawa. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2021 17:27 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 4 km N from Kawasaki |
| Feb 5, 2016 07:41 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 4 km WNW from Kawasaki |
| Feb 6, 2022 13:15 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 8 km WSW from Kawasaki |
| Apr 16, 2017 14:28 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 11 km N from Kawasaki |
| Apr 4, 2024 11:15 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 14 km NNW from Kawasaki |
| Apr 14, 2016 20:58 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 13 km NNW from Kawasaki |
| Dec 29, 2021 11:33 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 16 km N from Kawasaki |
| May 14, 2021 18:38 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 15 km N from Kawasaki |
| Sep 9, 2016 05:17 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 17 km ENE from Kawasaki |
| Sep 12, 2015 05:49 (Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 17 km E from Kawasaki |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kawasaki
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kawasaki.
When was the last earthquake in Kawasaki, Kanagawa?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kawasaki on the morning of March 24, 2025 at 11:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 188km northwest of Kawasaki at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kawasaki, Kanagawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kawasaki, Kanagawa?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kawasaki on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 44km southwest of Kawasaki at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kawasaki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kawasaki, Kanagawa?
In the past 10 years, 2357 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kawasaki. This averages to 236 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
