Latest earthquakes near Kawagoe, Saitama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kawagoe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kawagoe (also known as 川越), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kawagoe Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kawagoe. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kawagoe 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).
Kawagoe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2617 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kawagoe, Saitama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 261 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kawagoe roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kawagoe in 2016. A total of 406 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kawagoe 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 Kawagoe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kawagoe 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 | 2406 | 91.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 199 | 7.6% |
| 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 Kawagoe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kawagoe occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) north-west of Kawagoe, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kawagoe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 72 kilometers (45 mi) north-west of Kawagoe. It is the strongest earthquake near Kawagoe 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 Kawagoe, 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 Kawagoe.
Nearest earthquakes from Kawagoe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kawagoe, 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 Kawagoe.
When was the last earthquake in Kawagoe, Saitama?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kawagoe on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 106km south-southeast of Kawagoe at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kawagoe, Saitama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kawagoe, Saitama?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kawagoe on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 72km south of Kawagoe at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kawagoe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kawagoe, Saitama?
In the past 10 years, 2617 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kawagoe. This averages to 262 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
