Latest earthquakes near Kashiwa, Chiba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kashiwa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kashiwa (also known as 柏), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kashiwa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kashiwa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kashiwa and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Kashiwa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2613 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kashiwa, Chiba in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 261 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kashiwa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kashiwa in 2016. A total of 410 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kashiwa 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 Kashiwa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kashiwa 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 | 2405 | 92.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 198 | 7.58% |
| 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 Kashiwa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kashiwa occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) north-east of Kashiwa, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kashiwa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 87 kilometers (54 mi) north-east of Kashiwa. It is the strongest earthquake near Kashiwa 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 Kashiwa, 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 Kashiwa.
Nearest earthquakes from Kashiwa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kashiwa, 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 Kashiwa.
When was the last earthquake in Kashiwa, Chiba?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kashiwa on the morning of February 19, 2026 at 07:40 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 235km north-east of Kashiwa at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kashiwa, Chiba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kashiwa, Chiba?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kashiwa on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 87km southwest of Kashiwa at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kashiwa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kashiwa, Chiba?
In the past 10 years, 2613 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kashiwa. This averages to 261 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
