Latest earthquakes near Saitama, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Saitama.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 17:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 150 km NE
from Saitama
Dec 4, 2023 20:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 169 km NNW
from Saitama
Dec 1, 2023 12:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 299 km NE
from Saitama
Dec 1, 2023 11:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 24 km NE
from Saitama
Nov 30, 2023 00:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 115 km SE
from Saitama
Nov 28, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 254 km SW
from Saitama
Nov 27, 2023 03:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 274 km NE
from Saitama
Nov 25, 2023 23:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 114 km NE
from Saitama
Nov 25, 2023 10:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 97 km NE
from Koshigaya
Nov 23, 2023 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 141 km ENE
from Saitama
Nov 23, 2023 02:23
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 296 km NNE
from Kumagaya
Nov 21, 2023 06:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 295 km NE
from Koshigaya
Nov 18, 2023 10:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 236 km SE
from Saitama
Nov 18, 2023 02:25
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 95 km ENE
from Saitama
Nov 16, 2023 12:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 177 km NE
from Saitama
Nov 16, 2023 03:21
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 173 km SSW
from Saitama
Nov 15, 2023 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 143 km SSW
from Saitama
Nov 14, 2023 16:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 229 km NE
from Saitama
Nov 12, 2023 02:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 266 km SSW
from Saitama
Nov 10, 2023 14:31
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 275 km NW
from Saitama
Nov 10, 2023 10:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 47 km SSW
from Saitama
Nov 9, 2023 17:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 264 km NE
from Saitama
Nov 8, 2023 22:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 134 km ENE
from Saitama
Nov 7, 2023 21:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 236 km S
from Saitama
Nov 7, 2023 21:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 238 km S
from Saitama

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Recent Saitama Earthquake News

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Saitama Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
279 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 5, 2023 17:55

Average

A total of 2798 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 279 earthquakes per year, or 23 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Saitama with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Saitama (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2570 91.85%
Mag. 5 216 7.72%
Mag. 6 10 0.36%
Mag. 7 2 0.07%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Saitama

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Mar 16, 2022 23:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Sep 1, 1923 11:58.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saitama occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) north-east of Saitama, at a depth of 41 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-east of Saitama. It is the strongest earthquake near Saitama in the past 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Saitama.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 16, 2022 23:36
(Tokyo)
M 7.3 264 km NE
from Saitama
Feb 13, 2021 23:07
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 276 km NE
from Saitama
Nov 22, 2016 05:59
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 226 km NE
from Saitama
Jul 12, 2014 04:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.5 278 km ENE
from Saitama
Aug 4, 2019 19:23
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 269 km NE
from Saitama
Sep 23, 2016 09:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 241 km SE
from Saitama
Nov 22, 2014 22:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 178 km WNW
from Saitama
May 5, 2023 14:42
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 278 km NW
from Saitama
May 26, 2023 19:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 89 km ESE
from Saitama
Mar 16, 2022 23:34
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 264 km NE
from Saitama

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Saitama

Earthquakes by city in Saitama

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saitama.

When was the last earthquake in Saitama, Japan?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Saitama on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 17:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 150km north-east of Saitama at a depth of 90km 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, 2798 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saitama. This averages to 280 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.