Latest earthquakes near Sakura, Chiba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sakura, Chiba, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sakura? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sakura (also known as 佐倉), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sakura Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sakura. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sakura and elsewhere.
Oct 5, 2025 12:21AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan).
Sakura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2540 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sakura, Chiba in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 254 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sakura roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sakura in 2016. A total of 416 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sakura 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 Sakura in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sakura 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 | 2337 | 92.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 193 | 7.6% |
| 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 Sakura
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sakura occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) north-northeast of Sakura, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sakura in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 94 kilometers (58 mi) north-northeast of Sakura. It is the strongest earthquake near Sakura 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 Sakura, 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 Sakura.
Nearest earthquakes from Sakura
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sakura, 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 Sakura.
When was the last earthquake in Sakura, Chiba?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakura on the morning of December 4, 2025 at 08:37 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 162km north-northeast of Sakura at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sakura, Chiba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sakura, Chiba?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakura on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 94km west-southwest of Sakura at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sakura since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sakura, Chiba?
In the past 10 years, 2540 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sakura. This averages to 254 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
