Latest earthquakes near Chiba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chiba, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chiba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chiba (also known as 千葉市), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Oct 1, 2026 09:27PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Chiba in Japan.
Aug 23, 2026 02:00AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck near Ushiku in Japan.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Chiba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2420 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chiba in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 242 earthquakes per year, or 20 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 419 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chiba 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 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2232 | 92.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 179 | 7.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chiba
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 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Chiba.
Nearest earthquakes from Chiba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Chiba.
When was the last earthquake in Chiba?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiba on the afternoon of October 15, 2026 at 14:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 2km west of Chiba at a depth of 70km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chiba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chiba?
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?
In the past 10 years, 2420 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiba. This averages to 242 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
