Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Sayama
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Sayama, Saitama, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 91 km (56 mi) ESE of Sayama, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days7
- Last year42
- Last 5 years212
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Sayama
76 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sayama in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 6.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Sayama
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 2 km N of Honchō, Japan | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km W of Ōami, Japan | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.7 | 4 km SE of Narutō, Japan | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.9 | 3 km WSW of Shibayama, Japan | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 73 km | |
| 4.5 | 3 km ESE of Sugito, Japan | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.9 | 5 km S of Sakai, Japan | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 69 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Sayama, answered
Was there an earthquake in Sayama today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Sayama in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Sayama?
Over the last five years there were 212 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sayama, an average of 42 a year. 42 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Sayama in five years?
A magnitude 5.8 on Aug 22, 2026, 17:00 UTC, 67 km (42 mi) E of Sayama, 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.
04 — Nearby
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