Latest earthquakes near Kisarazu, Chiba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kisarazu, Chiba, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kisarazu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kisarazu (also known as きさらづ), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kisarazu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kisarazu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kisarazu and elsewhere.
Apr 24, 2024 08:40PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Hitachi-Naka (Japan).
Apr 4, 2024 12:16PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 45mi from Japan.
Mar 15, 2024 12:14AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan) on Friday Night.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Kisarazu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2489 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kisarazu, Chiba in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 248 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kisarazu roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kisarazu in 2016. A total of 411 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kisarazu 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 Kisarazu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kisarazu 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 | 2281 | 91.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 199 | 8.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kisarazu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kisarazu occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) north-northeast of Kisarazu, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kisarazu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 55 kilometers (34 mi) north-northeast of Kisarazu. It is the strongest earthquake near Kisarazu in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kisarazu, 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 Kisarazu.
Nearest earthquakes from Kisarazu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kisarazu, 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 Kisarazu.
When was the last earthquake in Kisarazu, Chiba?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kisarazu on the night of May 2, 2024 at 02:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north-northeast of Kisarazu at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kisarazu, Chiba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kisarazu, Chiba?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kisarazu on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 55km west-southwest of Kisarazu at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kisarazu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kisarazu, Chiba?
In the past 10 years, 2489 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kisarazu. This averages to 249 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
