Latest earthquakes near Honchō, Chiba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Honchō, Chiba, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Honchō? If an earthquake is happening right now near Honchō (also known as 本町), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Honchō Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Honchō. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Honchō and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Honchō Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Honchō, Chiba in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 253 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Honchō roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Honchō in 2016. A total of 418 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Honchō 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 Honchō in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Honchō 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 | 2330 | 91.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 194 | 7.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Honchō
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Honchō occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-northeast of Honchō, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Honchō in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 75 kilometers (47 mi) north-northeast of Honchō. It is the strongest earthquake near Honchō 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 Honchō, 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 Honchō.
Nearest earthquakes from Honchō
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Honchō, 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 Honchō.
When was the last earthquake in Honchō, Chiba?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Honchō on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 68km south of Honchō at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Honchō, Chiba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Honchō, Chiba?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Honchō on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 75km southwest of Honchō at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Honchō since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Honchō, Chiba?
In the past 10 years, 2533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Honchō. This averages to 253 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
