Latest earthquakes near Kawaguchi, Saitama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kawaguchi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kawaguchi (also known as 川口), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kawaguchi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kawaguchi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kawaguchi 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).
Kawaguchi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2654 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kawaguchi, Saitama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 265 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kawaguchi roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kawaguchi in 2016. A total of 407 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kawaguchi 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 Kawaguchi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kawaguchi 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 | 2444 | 92.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 199 | 7.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kawaguchi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kawaguchi occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) north-west of Kawaguchi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kawaguchi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 68 kilometers (42 mi) north-west of Kawaguchi. It is the strongest earthquake near Kawaguchi 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 Kawaguchi, 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 Kawaguchi.
Nearest earthquakes from Kawaguchi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kawaguchi, 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 Kawaguchi.
When was the last earthquake in Kawaguchi, Saitama?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kawaguchi on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 86km south-southeast of Kawaguchi at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kawaguchi, Saitama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kawaguchi, Saitama?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kawaguchi on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 68km south-southwest of Kawaguchi at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kawaguchi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kawaguchi, Saitama?
In the past 10 years, 2654 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kawaguchi. This averages to 265 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
