Latest earthquakes near Kawasaki, Kanagawa today
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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.
Jun 26, 2026 12:46PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon near Yōkaichiba in Japan.
May 15, 2026 08:22PM
Strong M6.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Ōfunato (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Kawasaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2292 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 229 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 | 2106 | 91.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 179 | 7.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kawasaki.
When was the last earthquake in Kawasaki, Kanagawa?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kawasaki on the evening of August 9, 2026 at 18:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 46km north-east of Kawasaki at a depth of 70km 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, 2292 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kawasaki. This averages to 229 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
