Latest earthquakes near Iwatsuki, Saitama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Iwatsuki, Saitama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Iwatsuki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Iwatsuki (also known as いわつき), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 03:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 91 km SE from Iwatsuki |
| 4 days ago (Mar 25 08:19 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 276 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 149 km NW from Iwatsuki |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 198 km ESE from Iwatsuki |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 184 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| 6 days ago (Mar 22 18:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 94 km ENE from Iwatsuki |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 161 km NNW from Iwatsuki |
| 9 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 299 km WNW from Iwatsuki |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 280 km NW from Iwatsuki |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 101 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 217 km N from Iwatsuki |
| 16 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 124 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 06:09 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 246 km ENE from Iwatsuki |
| 24 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 33 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| 25 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 68 km NW from Iwatsuki |
| 31 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 57 km E from Iwatsuki |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 04:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 148 km SSE from Iwatsuki |
| 33 days ago (Feb 23 13:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 291 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| 33 days ago (Feb 23 10:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 191 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| 35 days ago (Feb 21 22:01 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 231 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| 36 days ago (Feb 20 22:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 90 km SW from Iwatsuki |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 19:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 113 km NNE from Iwatsuki |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 18:03 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 282 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 12:29 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 205 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| 44 days ago (Feb 13 06:04 Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 344 km NE from Iwatsuki |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Iwatsuki
Iwatsuki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2671 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iwatsuki, Saitama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 267 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iwatsuki roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iwatsuki in 2016. A total of 407 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iwatsuki 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 Iwatsuki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Iwatsuki 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 | 2449 | 91.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 209 | 7.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Iwatsuki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iwatsuki occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) north-west of Iwatsuki, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iwatsuki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 83 kilometers (52 mi) north-west of Iwatsuki. It is the strongest earthquake near Iwatsuki in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Iwatsuki, 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 Iwatsuki.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 16:10 (Tokyo) |
M 7.5 | 275 km NW from Iwatsuki |
| Mar 16, 2022 23:36 (Tokyo) |
M 7.3 | 257 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| Feb 13, 2021 23:07 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 269 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 219 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| Jun 18, 2019 22:22 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 298 km N from Iwatsuki |
| Aug 4, 2019 19:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 262 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| Sep 23, 2016 09:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 243 km SE from Iwatsuki |
| Jan 1, 2024 16:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 290 km WNW from Iwatsuki |
| May 5, 2023 14:42 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 277 km NW from Iwatsuki |
| Apr 4, 2024 12:16 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 273 km NE from Iwatsuki |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Iwatsuki
Nearest earthquakes from Iwatsuki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Iwatsuki, Saitama. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 09:08 (Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 5 km ENE from Iwatsuki |
| Oct 30, 2019 11:09 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 5 km NW from Iwatsuki |
| Feb 16, 2024 18:52 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 5 km NNE from Iwatsuki |
| Feb 9, 2024 23:40 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 7 km ESE from Iwatsuki |
| May 25, 2015 14:28 (Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 8 km WNW from Iwatsuki |
| Dec 16, 2022 09:25 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 10 km NNE from Iwatsuki |
| Sep 18, 2018 17:11 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 9 km NE from Iwatsuki |
| Jul 9, 2020 06:05 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 10 km NNE from Iwatsuki |
| Sep 13, 2016 19:12 (Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 11 km SE from Iwatsuki |
| Nov 10, 2016 03:55 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 12 km ENE from Iwatsuki |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Iwatsuki
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Iwatsuki.
When was the last earthquake in Iwatsuki, Saitama?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Iwatsuki on the night of March 28, 2025 at 03:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 91km south-east of Iwatsuki at a depth of 52km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iwatsuki, Saitama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iwatsuki, Saitama?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Iwatsuki on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 83km south-southwest of Iwatsuki at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Iwatsuki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iwatsuki, Saitama?
In the past 10 years, 2671 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iwatsuki. This averages to 267 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
