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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 08:19 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 283 km NE from Saitama |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 151 km NW from Saitama |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 200 km ESE from Saitama |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 191 km NE from Saitama |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 18:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 101 km NE from Saitama |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 165 km NNW from Saitama |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 299 km WNW from Saitama |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 282 km NW from Saitama |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 107 km NE from Saitama |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 223 km N from Saitama |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 131 km NE from Saitama |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 40 km NE from Saitama |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 70 km NW from Saitama |
| 28 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 395 km SW from Saitama |
| 29 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 61 km E from Saitama |
| 31 days ago (Feb 24 04:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 143 km SSE from Saitama |
| 31 days ago (Feb 23 13:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 298 km NE from Saitama |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 10:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 198 km NE from Saitama |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 22:01 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 238 km NE from Saitama |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 22:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 83 km SW from Saitama |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 19:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 121 km NNE from Saitama |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 18:03 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 289 km NE from Saitama |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 12:29 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 212 km NE from Saitama |
| 42 days ago (Feb 13 06:04 Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 351 km NE from Saitama |
| 43 days ago (Feb 12 05:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 32 km N from Saitama |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Saitama
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.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Saitama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2659 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 265 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 | 2437 | 91.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 210 | 7.9% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 16:10 (Tokyo) |
M 7.5 | 276 km NW from Saitama |
| Mar 16, 2022 23:36 (Tokyo) |
M 7.3 | 264 km NE from Saitama |
| Feb 13, 2021 23:07 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 276 km NE from Saitama |
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 226 km NE from Saitama |
| Aug 4, 2019 19:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 269 km NE from Saitama |
| May 5, 2023 14:42 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 278 km NW from Saitama |
| Sep 23, 2016 09:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 241 km SE from Saitama |
| Jan 1, 2024 16:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 290 km WNW from Saitama |
| Apr 4, 2024 12:16 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 280 km NE from Saitama |
| May 26, 2023 19:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 89 km ESE from Saitama |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2016 19:12 (Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 12 km E from Saitama |
| Sep 14, 2017 09:27 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 11 km SSW from Saitama |
| May 25, 2015 14:28 (Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 10 km NNW from Saitama |
| Feb 9, 2024 23:40 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 10 km ENE from Saitama |
| Jun 20, 2023 08:44 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 9 km ESE from Saitama |
| Oct 30, 2019 11:09 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 10 km N from Saitama |
| Mar 21, 2024 09:08 (Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 11 km NE from Saitama |
| Feb 16, 2024 18:52 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 12 km NNE from Saitama |
| May 28, 2017 15:18 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 13 km SW from Saitama |
| Oct 10, 2016 15:28 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 15 km E from Saitama |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Saitama
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saitama.
When was the last earthquake in Saitama?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Saitama on the morning of March 25, 2025 at 08:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 283km north-east of Saitama at a depth of 64km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 2659 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saitama. This averages to 266 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
