Read this article
Latest earthquakes near Saitama, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saitama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saitama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saitama (also known as 埼玉県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Saitama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saitama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saitama and elsewhere.
Apr 24, 2024 08:40PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Hitachi-Naka (Japan).
Apr 4, 2024 12:16PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 111km from Sendai (Japan).
Mar 15, 2024 12:14AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan) on Friday Night.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Saitama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2939 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saitama, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 293 earthquakes per year, or 24 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saitama roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saitama in 2016. A total of 416 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saitama 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 Saitama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Saitama 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 | 2702 | 91.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 222 | 7.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saitama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saitama occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) north-west of Saitama, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saitama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 76 kilometers (47 mi) north-west of Saitama. It is the strongest earthquake near Saitama in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Saitama, Japan 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 Saitama.
Earthquakes by city in Saitama
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Saitama, Japan.
- Ageoshimo (あげおしも)
- Asaka (朝霞)
- Fukayachō (深谷町)
- Iwatsuki (いわつき)
- Kasukabe (春日部市)
- Kawagoe (川越)
- Kawaguchi (川口)
- Koshigaya (越谷)
- Kumagaya (熊谷)
- Saitama (さいたま)
- Sayama (狭山)
- Shimotoda (しもとだ)
- Sōka (草加)
- Tokorozawa (所沢)
- Yono (中央区)
Use this regional Saitama earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sakado, Kōnosu, Gyōda, Yashio, Hannō, Wako, Shiki, Okegawa, Kukichūō, Kazo, Hasuda, Honjō, Yoshikawa, Hanyū, Chichibu, Satte, Hatogaya-honchō, Kamifukuoka, Shiraoka, Ōi and Sugito.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saitama.
When was the last earthquake in Saitama, Japan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Saitama on the afternoon of April 25, 2024 at 13:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 99km north-east of Koshigaya at a depth of 60km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saitama, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saitama, Japan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Saitama on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 76km south-southwest of Saitama at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saitama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saitama, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 2939 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saitama. This averages to 294 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
