Latest earthquakes near Matsudo, Chiba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Matsudo, Chiba, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Matsudo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Matsudo (also known as 松戸), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Matsudo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Matsudo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Matsudo and elsewhere.
Dec 23, 2025 06:44PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Philippine Sea 173km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Dec 21, 2025 03:58PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 167km from Chiba (Japan) on Sunday Afternoon.
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Matsudo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2589 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Matsudo, Chiba in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 258 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Matsudo roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Matsudo in 2016. A total of 413 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Matsudo 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 Matsudo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Matsudo 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 | 2385 | 92.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 195 | 7.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Matsudo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Matsudo occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) north-east of Matsudo, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Matsudo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 76 kilometers (47 mi) north-east of Matsudo. It is the strongest earthquake near Matsudo 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 Matsudo, 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 Matsudo.
Nearest earthquakes from Matsudo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Matsudo, 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 Matsudo.
When was the last earthquake in Matsudo, Chiba?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Matsudo on the afternoon of January 5, 2026 at 12:27 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 148km north-east of Matsudo at a depth of 50km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Matsudo, Chiba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Matsudo, Chiba?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Matsudo on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 76km southwest of Matsudo at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Matsudo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Matsudo, Chiba?
In the past 10 years, 2589 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Matsudo. This averages to 259 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
