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.
Recent Sōka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sōka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sōka and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Sōka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2700 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 270 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 | 2482 | 91.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 207 | 7.67% |
| 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sōka.
When was the last earthquake in Sōka, Saitama?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sōka on the evening of February 21, 2025 at 22:01 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 240km north-east of Sōka at a depth of 53km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 2700 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sōka. This averages to 270 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
