Latest earthquakes near Fukayachō, Saitama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fukayachō, Saitama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fukayachō? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fukayachō (also known as 深谷町), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Fukayachō Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fukayachō. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fukayachō 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).
Fukayachō Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2536 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fukayachō, Saitama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 253 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fukayachō roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fukayachō in 2024. A total of 415 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fukayachō that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fukayachō in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Fukayachō 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 | 2341 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 181 | 7.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fukayachō
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fukayachō occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) north-west of Fukayachō, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fukayachō in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 103 kilometers (64 mi) north-west of Fukayachō. It is the strongest earthquake near Fukayachō 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 Fukayachō, 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 Fukayachō.
Nearest earthquakes from Fukayachō
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fukayachō, 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 Fukayachō.
When was the last earthquake in Fukayachō, Saitama?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukayachō on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 143km south-southeast of Fukayachō at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fukayachō, Saitama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fukayachō, Saitama?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukayachō on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 103km south of Fukayachō at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fukayachō since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fukayachō, Saitama?
In the past 10 years, 2536 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fukayachō. This averages to 254 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
