Latest earthquakes near Narita, Chiba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Narita, Chiba, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Narita? If an earthquake is happening right now near Narita (also known as 成田), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Narita Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Narita. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Narita and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2024 10:47PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan) on Tuesday Evening.
Narita Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2598 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Narita, Chiba in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 259 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Narita roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Narita in 2016. A total of 418 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Narita 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 Narita in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Narita 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 | 2382 | 91.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 206 | 7.93% |
| 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 Narita
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Narita occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) north-northeast of Narita, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Narita in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 105 kilometers (65 mi) north-northeast of Narita. It is the strongest earthquake near Narita in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Narita, 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 Narita.
Nearest earthquakes from Narita
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Narita, 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 Narita.
When was the last earthquake in Narita, Chiba?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Narita on the evening of February 21, 2025 at 22:01 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 220km north-northeast of Narita at a depth of 53km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Narita, Chiba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Narita, Chiba?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Narita on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 105km west-southwest of Narita at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Narita since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Narita, Chiba?
In the past 10 years, 2598 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Narita. This averages to 260 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
