Latest earthquakes near Sayama, Saitama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sayama, Saitama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sayama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sayama (also known as 狭山), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sayama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sayama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sayama 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).
Sayama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2563 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sayama, Saitama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 256 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sayama roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sayama in 2024. A total of 410 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sayama 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 Sayama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sayama 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 | 2355 | 91.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 195 | 7.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sayama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sayama occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) north-west of Sayama, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sayama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 65 kilometers (40 mi) north-west of Sayama. It is the strongest earthquake near Sayama 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 Sayama, 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 Sayama.
Nearest earthquakes from Sayama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sayama, 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 Sayama.
When was the last earthquake in Sayama, Saitama?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sayama on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 104km south-east of Sayama at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sayama, Saitama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sayama, Saitama?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sayama on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 65km south of Sayama at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sayama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sayama, Saitama?
In the past 10 years, 2563 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sayama. This averages to 256 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
