Latest earthquakes near Chiba, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Chiba.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 19, 2025 12:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 214 km NNE
from Chiba
May 15, 2025 14:05
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 172 km NNE
from Chiba
May 15, 2025 02:06
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 27 km N
from Kashiwa
May 15, 2025 01:33
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 226 km S
from Chiba
May 13, 2025 10:37
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 174 km NNE
from Chiba
May 13, 2025 08:33
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 12 km ENE
from Kashiwa
May 8, 2025 21:21
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 191 km N
from Chiba
May 5, 2025 06:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 216 km ENE
from Chiba
May 5, 2025 01:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 119 km NE
from Chiba
May 4, 2025 16:39
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 240 km NNE
from Chiba
May 4, 2025 12:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 26 km WSW
from Honchō
Apr 30, 2025 02:30
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 299 km NNE
from Abiko
Apr 27, 2025 14:02
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 300 km NNE
from Noda
Apr 23, 2025 11:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 238 km ENE
from Chiba
Apr 22, 2025 20:38
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 287 km NNE
from Chiba
Apr 22, 2025 01:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 248 km NNE
from Chiba
Apr 21, 2025 22:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 13 km NW
from Noda
Apr 20, 2025 15:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 10 km SSW
from Ichihara
Apr 19, 2025 12:57
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 294 km NW
from Noda
Apr 19, 2025 01:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 197 km WNW
from Matsudo
Apr 19, 2025 01:02
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 197 km WNW
from Matsudo
Apr 18, 2025 23:39
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 194 km WNW
from Matsudo
Apr 18, 2025 20:19
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 198 km WNW
from Matsudo
Apr 13, 2025 09:43
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 197 km ESE
from Chiba
Apr 12, 2025 20:34
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 294 km NW
from Noda

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Chiba

Recent Chiba Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chiba. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chiba and elsewhere.

Chiba Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
292 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.6
May 19, 2025 12:14

Average

A total of 2924 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 292 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 2701 92.37%
Mag. 5 213 7.28%
Mag. 6 8 0.27%
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 125 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
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
May 26, 2023 19:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 38 km E
from Chiba
Apr 4, 2024 12:16
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 281 km NNE
from Chiba
May 23, 2022 00:17
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 289 km SSE
from Chiba
Mar 16, 2022 23:34
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 267 km NNE
from Chiba
May 14, 2021 08:58
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 280 km NNE
from Chiba

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Chiba

Earthquakes by city in Chiba

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chiba, Japan.

Use this regional Chiba earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mobara, Kimitsu, Yotsukaidō, Yachimata, Katori-shi, Tōgane, Shiroi, Ōami, Futtsu, Tateyama, Sawara, Asahi, Hasaki, Yōkaichiba, Kamogawa, Omigawa, Narutō, Katsuura, Shisui and Ōhara.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Chiba, Japan?

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiba on the afternoon of May 19, 2025 at 12:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 214km north-northeast of Chiba at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 2924 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiba. This averages to 292 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.