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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago (Mar 30 10:18 Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 136 km SSE from Sakura |
| 5 hours ago (Mar 30 08:47 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 5 km NW from Sakura |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 03:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 46 km S from Sakura |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 08:19 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 272 km NNE from Sakura |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 204 km NW from Sakura |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 144 km E from Sakura |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 172 km NNE from Sakura |
| 7 days ago (Mar 22 18:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 84 km NNE from Sakura |
| 9 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 210 km NW from Sakura |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 355 km WNW from Sakura |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 93 km NNE from Sakura |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 254 km NNW from Sakura |
| 17 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 131 km N from Sakura |
| 24 days ago (Mar 6 06:09 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 217 km NE from Sakura |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 15:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 53 km NNW from Sakura |
| 27 days ago (Mar 3 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 123 km NW from Sakura |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 21:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 33 km NNE from Sakura |
| 34 days ago (Feb 24 04:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 115 km S from Sakura |
| 35 days ago (Feb 23 13:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 289 km NNE from Sakura |
| 35 days ago (Feb 23 10:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 177 km NE from Sakura |
| 36 days ago (Feb 21 22:01 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 226 km NNE from Sakura |
| 37 days ago (Feb 20 22:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 123 km WSW from Sakura |
| 42 days ago (Feb 15 19:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 132 km N from Sakura |
| 42 days ago (Feb 15 18:03 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 273 km NNE from Sakura |
| 43 days ago (Feb 15 12:29 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 195 km NNE from Sakura |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sakura
Sakura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2564 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 256 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 | 2353 | 91.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 201 | 7.84% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 23:36 (Tokyo) |
M 7.3 | 252 km NNE from Sakura |
| Feb 13, 2021 23:07 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 262 km NNE from Sakura |
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 213 km NNE from Sakura |
| Aug 4, 2019 19:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 258 km NNE from Sakura |
| Sep 23, 2016 09:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 189 km SE from Sakura |
| Apr 4, 2024 12:16 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 265 km NNE from Sakura |
| May 26, 2023 19:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 34 km SE from Sakura |
| Mar 16, 2022 23:34 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 250 km NNE from Sakura |
| May 14, 2021 08:58 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 263 km NNE from Sakura |
| May 23, 2022 00:17 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 297 km SSE from Sakura |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2017 20:35 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 4 km SSE from Sakura |
| May 22, 2024 06:40 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 4 km ENE from Sakura |
| Sep 13, 2016 08:30 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 4 km W from Sakura |
| Jul 25, 2024 13:01 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 3 km NNW from Sakura |
| Jan 2, 2019 07:05 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 4 km S from Sakura |
| Jun 16, 2023 21:14 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 4 km WNW from Sakura |
| Nov 24, 2022 04:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 4 km NE from Sakura |
| 5 hours ago (Mar 30 08:47 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 5 km NW from Sakura |
| Oct 24, 2015 13:13 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 5 km WSW from Sakura |
| Feb 18, 2017 23:25 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 6 km NW from Sakura |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Sakura
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sakura.
When was the last earthquake in Sakura, Chiba?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakura on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 10:18 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 136km south-southeast of Sakura at a depth of 68km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 2564 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sakura. This averages to 256 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
