Latest earthquakes near Sōka, Saitama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sōka, Saitama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sōka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sōka (also known as 草加), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 03:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 74 km SE from Sōka |
| 4 days ago (Mar 25 08:19 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 282 km NE from Sōka |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 166 km NW from Sōka |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 185 km ESE from Sōka |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 186 km NE from Sōka |
| 6 days ago (Mar 22 18:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 96 km NE from Sōka |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 178 km NNW from Sōka |
| 9 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 314 km WNW from Sōka |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 297 km NW from Sōka |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 103 km NE from Sōka |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 233 km N from Sōka |
| 16 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 132 km NNE from Sōka |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 06:09 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 243 km ENE from Sōka |
| 24 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 39 km NNE from Sōka |
| 25 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 85 km NW from Sōka |
| 31 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 51 km ENE from Sōka |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 04:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 132 km SSE from Sōka |
| 33 days ago (Feb 23 13:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 297 km NE from Sōka |
| 33 days ago (Feb 23 10:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 193 km NE from Sōka |
| 35 days ago (Feb 21 22:01 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 236 km NE from Sōka |
| 36 days ago (Feb 20 22:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 90 km WSW from Sōka |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 19:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 124 km NNE from Sōka |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 18:03 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 286 km NE from Sōka |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 12:29 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 208 km NE from Sōka |
| 44 days ago (Feb 13 06:04 Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 350 km NE from Sōka |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sōka
Sōka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2684 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sōka, Saitama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 268 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sōka roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sōka in 2016. A total of 408 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sōka 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 Sōka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sōka 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 | 2467 | 91.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 206 | 7.68% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sōka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sōka occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) north-west of Sōka, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sōka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 75 kilometers (47 mi) north-west of Sōka. It is the strongest earthquake near Sōka 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 Sōka, 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 Sōka.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 16:10 (Tokyo) |
M 7.5 | 291 km NW from Sōka |
| Mar 16, 2022 23:36 (Tokyo) |
M 7.3 | 262 km NE from Sōka |
| Feb 13, 2021 23:07 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 274 km NE from Sōka |
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 224 km NE from Sōka |
| Aug 4, 2019 19:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 267 km NE from Sōka |
| Sep 23, 2016 09:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 226 km SE from Sōka |
| May 5, 2023 14:42 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 293 km NW from Sōka |
| May 26, 2023 19:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 74 km ESE from Sōka |
| Apr 4, 2024 12:16 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 277 km NE from Sōka |
| Mar 16, 2022 23:34 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 262 km NE from Sōka |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Sōka
Nearest earthquakes from Sōka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sōka, 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 3, 2022 11:54 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 4 km SSW from Sōka |
| Sep 13, 2016 19:12 (Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 7 km NNW from Sōka |
| Jun 20, 2023 08:44 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 6 km NW from Sōka |
| Oct 10, 2016 15:28 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 10 km NNE from Sōka |
| Feb 9, 2024 23:40 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 11 km NNW from Sōka |
| Feb 5, 2023 16:13 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 11 km NNE from Sōka |
| Dec 11, 2023 21:28 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 13 km NE from Sōka |
| Mar 21, 2024 09:08 (Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 16 km NNW from Sōka |
| Nov 7, 2015 22:44 (Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 17 km ENE from Sōka |
| Dec 10, 2022 06:37 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 17 km SSE from Sōka |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Sōka
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sōka.
When was the last earthquake in Sōka, Saitama?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sōka on the night of March 28, 2025 at 03:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 74km south-east of Sōka at a depth of 52km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sōka, Saitama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sōka, Saitama?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sōka on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 75km south-southwest of Sōka at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sōka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sōka, Saitama?
In the past 10 years, 2684 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sōka. This averages to 268 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
