Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Honjo
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Honjo, Saitama, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 58 km (36 mi) ESE of Honjo, on 2026-09-28.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year30
- Last 5 years142
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Honjo
53 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Honjo in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Honjo
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 2 km N of Honchō, Japan | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.5 | 3 km ESE of Sugito, Japan | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.9 | 5 km S of Sakai, Japan | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 69 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Honjo, answered
Was there an earthquake in Honjo today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Honjo in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Honjo?
Over the last five years there were 142 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Honjo, an average of 28 a year. 30 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Honjo in five years?
A magnitude 5.8 on Aug 22, 2026, 17:00 UTC, 94 km (58 mi) ESE of Honjo, 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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