Latest earthquakes near Asaka, Saitama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Asaka, Saitama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Asaka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Asaka (also known as 朝霞), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Asaka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Asaka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Asaka 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).
Asaka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2635 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Asaka, Saitama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 263 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Asaka roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Asaka in 2016. A total of 409 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Asaka 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 Asaka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Asaka 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 | 2424 | 91.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 199 | 7.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Asaka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Asaka occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) north-west of Asaka, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Asaka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 63 kilometers (39 mi) north-west of Asaka. It is the strongest earthquake near Asaka 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 Asaka, Saitama 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 Asaka.
Nearest earthquakes from Asaka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Asaka, Saitama. 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 Asaka.
When was the last earthquake in Asaka, Saitama?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Asaka on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 90km south-southeast of Asaka at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Asaka, Saitama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Asaka, Saitama?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Asaka on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 63km south-southwest of Asaka at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Asaka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Asaka, Saitama?
In the past 10 years, 2635 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Asaka. This averages to 264 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
