Latest earthquakes near Kasukabe, Saitama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kasukabe, Saitama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kasukabe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kasukabe (also known as 春日部市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kasukabe Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kasukabe. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kasukabe and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Kasukabe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2696 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kasukabe, Saitama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 269 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kasukabe roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kasukabe in 2016. A total of 409 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kasukabe 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 Kasukabe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kasukabe 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 | 2474 | 91.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 208 | 7.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kasukabe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kasukabe occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) north-west of Kasukabe, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kasukabe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 87 kilometers (54 mi) north-west of Kasukabe. It is the strongest earthquake near Kasukabe 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 Kasukabe, 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 Kasukabe.
Nearest earthquakes from Kasukabe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kasukabe, 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 Kasukabe.
When was the last earthquake in Kasukabe, Saitama?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kasukabe on the evening of February 21, 2025 at 22:01 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 230km north-east of Kasukabe at a depth of 53km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kasukabe, Saitama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kasukabe, Saitama?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kasukabe on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 87km south-southwest of Kasukabe at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kasukabe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kasukabe, Saitama?
In the past 10 years, 2696 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kasukabe. This averages to 270 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
