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.
Apr 24, 2024 08:40PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Hitachi-Naka (Japan).
Apr 4, 2024 12:16PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 45mi from Japan.
Mar 15, 2024 12:14AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan) on Friday Night.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Kumagaya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2656 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 265 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kumagaya roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kumagaya in 2016. A total of 385 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kumagaya 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 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 | 2439 | 91.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 202 | 7.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 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 124 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 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kumagaya on the night of May 2, 2024 at 02:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 262km north-east of Kumagaya at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 2656 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kumagaya. This averages to 266 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
