Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Kumagaya
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Kumagaya, Saitama, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 37 km (23 mi) ESE of Kumagaya, on 2026-09-28.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year34
- Last 5 years193
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Kumagaya
68 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kumagaya in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Kumagaya
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 2 km N of Honchō, Japan | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.5 | 3 km ESE of Sugito, Japan | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.9 | 5 km S of Sakai, Japan | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 69 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Kumagaya, answered
Was there an earthquake in Kumagaya today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Kumagaya in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Kumagaya?
Over the last five years there were 193 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kumagaya, an average of 39 a year. 34 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Kumagaya in five years?
A magnitude 5.8 on Aug 22, 2026, 17:00 UTC, 73 km (45 mi) ESE of Kumagaya, 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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