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Latest earthquakes near Kumagaya, Saitama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kumagaya, Saitama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kumagaya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kumagaya (also known as 熊谷), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kumagaya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kumagaya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kumagaya and elsewhere.
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Oct 5, 2025 12:21AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan).
Kumagaya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2591 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kumagaya, Saitama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 259 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kumagaya roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kumagaya in 2024. A total of 418 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kumagaya 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 Kumagaya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kumagaya 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 | 2390 | 92.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 187 | 7.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kumagaya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kumagaya occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) north-west of Kumagaya, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kumagaya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 96 kilometers (60 mi) north-west of Kumagaya. It is the strongest earthquake near Kumagaya 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 Kumagaya, 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 Kumagaya.
Nearest earthquakes from Kumagaya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kumagaya, 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 Kumagaya.
When was the last earthquake in Kumagaya, Saitama?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kumagaya on the night of December 15, 2025 at 04:03 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 265km west-northwest of Kumagaya at a depth of 9km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kumagaya, Saitama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kumagaya, Saitama?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kumagaya on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 96km south of Kumagaya at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kumagaya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kumagaya, Saitama?
In the past 10 years, 2591 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kumagaya. This averages to 259 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
