Latest earthquakes near Saga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saga, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saga (also known as 佐賀), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Saga Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saga. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saga and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Saga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 481 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saga in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saga roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saga in 2016. A total of 138 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saga that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Saga 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 | 421 | 87.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 51 | 10.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saga occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 199 kilometers (124 mi) south-east of Saga, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 197 kilometers (122 mi) south-east of Saga. It is the strongest earthquake near Saga 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 Saga 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 Saga.
Nearest earthquakes from Saga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Saga. 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 Saga.
When was the last earthquake in Saga?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saga on the morning of January 6, 2026 at 10:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 349km north-east of Saga at a depth of 23km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saga?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Saga on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south-east of Saga at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saga?
In the past 10 years, 481 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saga. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
