Latest earthquakes near Chigasaki, Kanagawa today
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Recent Chigasaki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chigasaki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chigasaki and elsewhere.
Apr 20, 2026 04:53PM
On Monday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 100km from Miyako (Japan).
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Chigasaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chigasaki, Kanagawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 214 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chigasaki roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chigasaki in 2016. A total of 378 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chigasaki 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 Chigasaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chigasaki 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 | 1981 | 92.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 159 | 7.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chigasaki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chigasaki occurred on Nov 22, 2016 05:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) north-east of Chigasaki, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chigasaki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 9 kilometers (6 mi) north-east of Chigasaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Chigasaki 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 Chigasaki, Kanagawa 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 Chigasaki.
Nearest earthquakes from Chigasaki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chigasaki, Kanagawa. 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 Chigasaki.
When was the last earthquake in Chigasaki, Kanagawa?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chigasaki on the evening of April 27, 2026 at 23:24 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 172km north-east of Chigasaki at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chigasaki, Kanagawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chigasaki, Kanagawa?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chigasaki on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 9km southwest of Chigasaki at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chigasaki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chigasaki, Kanagawa?
In the past 10 years, 2145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chigasaki. This averages to 215 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
