Latest earthquakes near Kawasaki, Kanagawa today

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List of latest earthquakes near Kawasaki.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 1, 2023 11:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 62 km N
from Kawasaki
Nov 30, 2023 00:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 79 km SE
from Kawasaki
Nov 28, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 226 km WSW
from Kawasaki
Nov 25, 2023 23:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 140 km NE
from Kawasaki
Nov 25, 2023 10:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 133 km NE
from Kawasaki
Nov 23, 2023 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 158 km NE
from Kawasaki
Nov 18, 2023 10:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 201 km SE
from Kawasaki
Nov 18, 2023 02:25
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 118 km NE
from Kawasaki
Nov 16, 2023 12:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 203 km NE
from Kawasaki
Nov 16, 2023 03:21
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 133 km SSW
from Kawasaki
Nov 15, 2023 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 113 km SW
from Kawasaki
Nov 14, 2023 16:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 255 km NE
from Kawasaki
Nov 12, 2023 02:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 229 km SSW
from Kawasaki
Nov 10, 2023 10:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 25 km W
from Kawasaki
Nov 9, 2023 17:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 295 km NE
from Kawasaki
Nov 8, 2023 22:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 146 km ENE
from Kawasaki
Nov 7, 2023 21:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 193 km S
from Kawasaki
Nov 7, 2023 21:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 195 km S
from Kawasaki
Nov 7, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 254 km NE
from Kawasaki
Nov 5, 2023 15:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 111 km ENE
from Kawasaki
Nov 5, 2023 05:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 268 km ENE
from Kawasaki
Nov 4, 2023 19:01
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 292 km NE
from Kawasaki
Nov 1, 2023 03:08
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 67 km N
from Kawasaki
Oct 31, 2023 07:44
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 365 km SSE
from Kawasaki
Oct 29, 2023 22:12
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 215 km NNE
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.

Kawasaki Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
250 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.5
Dec 1, 2023 11:14

Average

A total of 2500 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 250 earthquakes per year, or 20 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Kawasaki with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kawasaki (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2286 91.44%
Mag. 5 204 8.16%
Mag. 6 9 0.36%
Mag. 7 1 0.04%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Kawasaki

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Mar 16, 2022 23:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Sep 1, 1923 11:58.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Jul 12, 2014 04:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.5 296 km NE
from Kawasaki
Nov 22, 2014 22:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 206 km NW
from Kawasaki
Sep 23, 2016 09:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 211 km ESE
from Kawasaki
May 26, 2023 19:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 73 km E
from Kawasaki
Nov 14, 2022 17:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 291 km SW
from Kawasaki
May 23, 2022 00:17
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 299 km SSE
from Kawasaki
May 5, 2014 05:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 73 km SSW
from Kawasaki
Mar 16, 2022 23:34
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 294 km NE
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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Kawasaki.
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 14, 2016 20:58
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 13 km NNW
from Kawasaki
May 14, 2021 18:38
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 15 km N
from Kawasaki
Feb 1, 2022 04:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 17 km SW
from Kawasaki
Dec 29, 2021 11:33
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 16 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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kawasaki on the morning of December 1, 2023 at 11:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 62km north of Kawasaki at a depth of 63km 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, 2500 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kawasaki. This averages to 250 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.