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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.
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.
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Oct 5, 2025 12:21AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan).
Tokorozawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2564 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 256 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 | 2357 | 91.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 195 | 7.61% |
| 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tokorozawa.
When was the last earthquake in Tokorozawa, Saitama?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Tokorozawa on the night of December 15, 2025 at 04:03 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west-northwest of Tokorozawa at a depth of 9km under water in the Sea of Japan. 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, 2564 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tokorozawa. This averages to 256 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
