Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Sakai-nakajima
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Sakai-nakajima, Gunma, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 54 km (34 mi) ESE of Sakai-nakajima, on 2026-09-28.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year30
- Last 5 years146
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Sakai-nakajima
53 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sakai-nakajima in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Sakai-nakajima
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 2 km N of Honchō, Japan | 89 km / 56 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan | 30 km / 18 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.5 | 3 km ESE of Sugito, Japan | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.9 | 5 km S of Sakai, Japan | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 69 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Sakai-nakajima, answered
Was there an earthquake in Sakai-nakajima today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Sakai-nakajima in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Sakai-nakajima?
Over the last five years there were 146 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sakai-nakajima, an average of 29 a year. 30 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Sakai-nakajima in five years?
A magnitude 5.8 on Aug 22, 2026, 17:00 UTC, 90 km (56 mi) ESE of Sakai-nakajima, at a depth of 61 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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