Latest earthquakes near Abiko, Chiba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Abiko, Chiba, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Abiko? If an earthquake is happening right now near Abiko (also known as 我孫子), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Abiko Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Abiko. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Abiko and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Abiko Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2608 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Abiko, Chiba in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 260 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Abiko roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Abiko in 2016. A total of 411 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Abiko that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Abiko in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Abiko 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2400 | 92.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 198 | 7.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Abiko
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Abiko occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) north-east of Abiko, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Abiko in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 90 kilometers (56 mi) north-east of Abiko. It is the strongest earthquake near Abiko in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Abiko, Chiba 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 Abiko.
Nearest earthquakes from Abiko
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Abiko, Chiba. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Abiko.
When was the last earthquake in Abiko, Chiba?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Abiko on the morning of February 19, 2026 at 07:40 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 232km north-east of Abiko at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abiko, Chiba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Abiko, Chiba?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Abiko on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 90km southwest of Abiko at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Abiko since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Abiko, Chiba?
In the past 10 years, 2608 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abiko. This averages to 261 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
