Latest earthquakes near Chiba, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Chiba.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 17:55
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 157 km NNE
from Chiba
Dec 4, 2023 20:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 191 km NNW
from Matsudo
Dec 1, 2023 12:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 297 km NE
from Matsudo
Dec 1, 2023 11:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 14 km NNW
from Noda
Nov 30, 2023 00:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 64 km SSE
from Chiba
Nov 28, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 269 km WSW
from Chiba
Nov 27, 2023 03:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 276 km NNE
from Chiba
Nov 25, 2023 23:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 96 km NE
from Kashiwa
Nov 25, 2023 10:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 100 km NE
from Matsudo
Nov 23, 2023 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 125 km NE
from Chiba
Nov 21, 2023 06:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 299 km NE
from Chiba
Nov 18, 2023 10:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 183 km SE
from Chiba
Nov 18, 2023 02:25
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 89 km NNE
from Chiba
Nov 16, 2023 12:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 174 km NNE
from Chiba
Nov 16, 2023 03:21
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 157 km SSW
from Chiba
Nov 15, 2023 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 146 km SW
from Chiba
Nov 14, 2023 16:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 226 km NE
from Chiba
Nov 12, 2023 02:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 255 km SSW
from Chiba
Nov 10, 2023 14:31
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 295 km NW
from Nagareyama
Nov 10, 2023 10:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 62 km W
from Chiba
Nov 9, 2023 17:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 268 km NNE
from Chiba
Nov 8, 2023 22:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 95 km NE
from Sakura
Nov 7, 2023 21:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 207 km SSW
from Chiba
Nov 7, 2023 21:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 208 km S
from Chiba
Nov 7, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 226 km NNE
from Chiba

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Chiba

Recent Chiba Earthquake News

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Chiba Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
296 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 5, 2023 17:55

Average

A total of 2962 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chiba, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 296 earthquakes per year, or 24 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chiba roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chiba in 2016. A total of 431 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chiba that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Chiba with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chiba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Chiba 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Chiba (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2722 91.9%
Mag. 5 228 7.7%
Mag. 6 10 0.34%
Mag. 7 2 0.07%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Chiba

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Mar 16, 2022 23:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Sep 1, 1923 11:58.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chiba occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) north-northeast of Chiba, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chiba in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 79 kilometers (49 mi) north-northeast of Chiba. It is the strongest earthquake near Chiba in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chiba, Japan 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 Chiba.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Chiba.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 16, 2022 23:36
(Tokyo)
M 7.3 269 km NNE
from Chiba
Feb 13, 2021 23:07
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 279 km NNE
from Chiba
Nov 22, 2016 05:59
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 229 km NNE
from Chiba
Jul 12, 2014 04:22
(Tokyo)
M 6.5 261 km NE
from Chiba
Aug 4, 2019 19:23
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 274 km NNE
from Chiba
Sep 23, 2016 09:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 188 km SE
from Chiba
Nov 22, 2014 22:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 231 km WNW
from Chiba
May 26, 2023 19:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 38 km E
from Chiba
May 14, 2021 08:58
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 280 km NNE
from Chiba
Mar 16, 2022 23:34
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 267 km NNE
from Chiba

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Chiba

Earthquakes by city in Chiba

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chiba.

When was the last earthquake in Chiba, Japan?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiba on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 17:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 157km north-northeast of Chiba at a depth of 90km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chiba, Japan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Chiba, Japan?

A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiba on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 79km west-southwest of Chiba at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chiba since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Chiba, Japan?

In the past 10 years, 2962 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiba. This averages to 296 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.