Latest earthquakes near Tokorozawa, Saitama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tokorozawa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tokorozawa (also known as 所沢), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 03:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 93 km SE from Tokorozawa |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 150 km NW from Tokorozawa |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 214 km E from Tokorozawa |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 211 km NE from Tokorozawa |
| 6 days ago (Mar 22 18:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 121 km NE from Tokorozawa |
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 169 km NNW from Tokorozawa |
| 9 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 290 km WNW from Tokorozawa |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 278 km NW from Tokorozawa |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 128 km NE from Tokorozawa |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 234 km N from Tokorozawa |
| 16 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 151 km NE from Tokorozawa |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 06:09 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 272 km ENE from Tokorozawa |
| 24 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 61 km NE from Tokorozawa |
| 25 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 71 km NNW from Tokorozawa |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 375 km SW from Tokorozawa |
| 31 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 80 km ENE from Tokorozawa |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 04:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 139 km SSE from Tokorozawa |
| 34 days ago (Feb 23 10:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 218 km NE from Tokorozawa |
| 35 days ago (Feb 21 22:01 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 258 km NE from Tokorozawa |
| 36 days ago (Feb 20 22:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 62 km SW from Tokorozawa |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 19:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 139 km NNE from Tokorozawa |
| 41 days ago (Feb 15 12:29 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 232 km NE from Tokorozawa |
| 44 days ago (Feb 13 06:04 Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 371 km NE from Tokorozawa |
| 45 days ago (Feb 12 05:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 48 km NNE from Tokorozawa |
| 46 days ago (Feb 10 14:12 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 259 km NNW from Tokorozawa |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tokorozawa
Recent Tokorozawa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tokorozawa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tokorozawa and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Tokorozawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2578 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tokorozawa, Saitama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 257 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tokorozawa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tokorozawa in 2016. A total of 404 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tokorozawa 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 Tokorozawa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tokorozawa 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 | 2363 | 91.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 203 | 7.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tokorozawa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tokorozawa occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) north-west of Tokorozawa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tokorozawa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 59 kilometers (37 mi) north-west of Tokorozawa. It is the strongest earthquake near Tokorozawa 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 Tokorozawa, 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 Tokorozawa.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 16:10 (Tokyo) |
M 7.5 | 271 km NW from Tokorozawa |
| Mar 16, 2022 23:36 (Tokyo) |
M 7.3 | 284 km NE from Tokorozawa |
| Feb 13, 2021 23:07 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 297 km NE from Tokorozawa |
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 246 km NE from Tokorozawa |
| Aug 4, 2019 19:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 289 km NE from Tokorozawa |
| Sep 23, 2016 09:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 247 km SE from Tokorozawa |
| May 5, 2023 14:42 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 274 km NW from Tokorozawa |
| Jan 1, 2024 16:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 282 km WNW from Tokorozawa |
| May 26, 2023 19:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 100 km ESE from Tokorozawa |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 296 km SW from Tokorozawa |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tokorozawa
Nearest earthquakes from Tokorozawa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tokorozawa, Saitama. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2021 08:57 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 4 km E from Tokorozawa |
| Jul 14, 2017 18:13 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 8 km WSW from Tokorozawa |
| May 28, 2017 15:18 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 8 km ENE from Tokorozawa |
| Sep 14, 2017 09:27 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 12 km ENE from Tokorozawa |
| Jun 24, 2024 23:24 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 14 km W from Tokorozawa |
| Oct 26, 2024 06:20 (Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 15 km WSW from Tokorozawa |
| Apr 24, 2015 11:59 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 19 km N from Tokorozawa |
| Jul 31, 2024 01:47 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 20 km S from Tokorozawa |
| May 3, 2022 19:39 (Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 20 km S from Tokorozawa |
| Nov 28, 2019 21:30 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 22 km S from Tokorozawa |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Tokorozawa
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tokorozawa.
When was the last earthquake in Tokorozawa, Saitama?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tokorozawa on the night of March 28, 2025 at 03:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 93km south-east of Tokorozawa at a depth of 52km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tokorozawa, Saitama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tokorozawa, Saitama?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tokorozawa on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 59km south of Tokorozawa at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tokorozawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tokorozawa, Saitama?
In the past 10 years, 2578 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tokorozawa. This averages to 258 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
