Latest earthquakes near Zama, Kanagawa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zama, Kanagawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zama (also known as 座間), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Zama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zama and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Zama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2342 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zama, Kanagawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 234 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zama roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zama in 2016. A total of 389 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zama 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 Zama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Zama 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 | 2157 | 92.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 178 | 7.6% |
| 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 Zama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zama occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) north-west of Zama, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 24 kilometers (15 mi) north-west of Zama. It is the strongest earthquake near Zama 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 Zama, 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 Zama.
Nearest earthquakes from Zama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zama, 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 Zama.
When was the last earthquake in Zama, Kanagawa?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zama on the night of February 16, 2026 at 00:49 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 139km north-northeast of Zama at a depth of 110km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zama, Kanagawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zama, Kanagawa?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Zama on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 24km south of Zama at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zama, Kanagawa?
In the past 10 years, 2342 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zama. This averages to 234 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
