Latest earthquakes near Minamirinkan, Kanagawa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Minamirinkan, Kanagawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Minamirinkan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Minamirinkan (also known as 南林間), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Minamirinkan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Minamirinkan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Minamirinkan and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Minamirinkan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2351 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Minamirinkan, 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 Minamirinkan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Minamirinkan in 2016. A total of 395 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Minamirinkan 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 Minamirinkan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Minamirinkan 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 | 2170 | 92.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 175 | 7.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Minamirinkan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Minamirinkan occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) north-west of Minamirinkan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Minamirinkan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 26 kilometers (16 mi) north-west of Minamirinkan. It is the strongest earthquake near Minamirinkan 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 Minamirinkan, 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 Minamirinkan.
Nearest earthquakes from Minamirinkan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Minamirinkan, 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 Minamirinkan.
When was the last earthquake in Minamirinkan, Kanagawa?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Minamirinkan on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 74km south-east of Minamirinkan at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Minamirinkan, Kanagawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Minamirinkan, Kanagawa?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Minamirinkan on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 26km south-southwest of Minamirinkan at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Minamirinkan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Minamirinkan, Kanagawa?
In the past 10 years, 2351 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Minamirinkan. This averages to 235 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
