Latest earthquakes near Saitama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saitama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saitama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saitama (also known as さいたま), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Saitama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saitama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saitama and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Saitama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2666 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saitama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 266 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saitama roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saitama in 2016. A total of 407 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saitama 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 Saitama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Saitama 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 | 2452 | 91.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 202 | 7.58% |
| 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 Saitama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saitama occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) north-west of Saitama, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saitama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 76 kilometers (47 mi) north-west of Saitama. It is the strongest earthquake near Saitama 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 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 Saitama.
Nearest earthquakes from Saitama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Saitama.
When was the last earthquake in Saitama?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Saitama on the night of April 7, 2026 at 04:43 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 50km east of Saitama at a depth of 60km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saitama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saitama?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Saitama on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 76km south-southwest of Saitama at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saitama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saitama?
In the past 10 years, 2666 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saitama. This averages to 267 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
