Latest quakes in or near Choshi-shi, Chiba, Japan - list, stats and map
Latest See all | Mag. 2.7 earthquake 8.6 km north of Chiba - Chiba, Japan - |
Strongest past 30 days | Mag. 4.6 North Pacific Ocean - Chiba, Japan - Mar 27, 2024 - |
- 1 quake above magnitude 4
- 3 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
- 3 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
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Apr 23, 11:09 am (GMT +9) | 2.7 69 km | 56 km (35 mi) to the W | 8.6 km north of Chiba, Chiba, Japan | Info | |
Monday, April 22, 2024 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Apr 23, 01:57 am (GMT +9) | 3.2 29 km | 63 km (39 mi) to the SE | North Pacific Ocean, 92 km east of Mobara, Chiba, Japan I FELT IT | Info | |
Apr 22, 09:28 pm (GMT +9) | 2.5 86 km | 72 km (45 mi) to the NW | 20 km west of Mito, Ibaraki, Japan | Info | |
Saturday, April 20, 2024 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Apr 21, 12:25 am (GMT +9) | 3.0 41 km | 82 km (51 mi) to the N | North Pacific Ocean, 41 km east of Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan I FELT IT | Info | |
Apr 20, 02:19 pm (GMT +9) | 2.6 56 km | 42 km (26 mi) to the W | 6.9 km southeast of Inzai, Chiba, Japan | Info | |
Friday, April 19, 2024 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Apr 20, 12:00 am (GMT +9) | 3.2 43 km | 94 km (58 mi) to the N | North Pacific Ocean, 32 km east of Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan I FELT IT | Info | |
Apr 19, 01:30 pm (GMT +9) | 2.5 41 km | 75 km (47 mi) to the N | North Pacific Ocean, 35 km southeast of Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan | Info | |
Thursday, April 18, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 18, 06:00 pm (GMT +9) | 2.8 52 km | 90 km (56 mi) to the W | Japan: SW IBARAKI PREF | Info | |
Sunday, April 14, 2024 GMT (3 quakes) | |||||
Apr 15, 12:07 am (GMT +9) | 3.2 41 km | 76 km (47 mi) to the N | Japan: E OFF IBARAKI PREF | Info | |
Apr 14, 02:29 pm (GMT +9) | 2.6 51 km | 89 km (55 mi) to the N | Japan: E OFF IBARAKI PREF | Info | |
Apr 14, 12:22 pm (GMT +9) | 2.6 85 km | 79 km (49 mi) to the W | Japan: TOKYO BAY REGION | Info |
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Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 8 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 62.5 years)
- Mag. 7 or higher: 0.21 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 4.9 years)
- Mag. 6 or higher: 0.86 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 1.2 years)
- Mag. 5 or higher: 10 quakes per year
- Mag. 4 or higher: 28.7 quakes per year
- Mag. 3 or higher: 69 quakes per year (or 5.8 quakes per month)
- Mag. 2 or higher: 104 quakes per year (or 8.6 quakes per month)
- Mag. 1 or higher: 374 quakes per year (or 31.1 quakes per month)
Number of earthquakes over time
Choshi-shi Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Choshi-shi, Chiba, Japan?
Choshi-shi has a very high level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 14 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 99 quakes on average per year in or near Choshi-shi, Chiba, Japan. Choshi-shi has had at least 2 quakes above magnitude 8 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 60 to 65 years.
+How many earthquakes occur every year in or near Choshi-shi, Chiba, Japan?
On average, Choshi-shi has about 69 quakes of magnitude 3 or higher per year (Mag 4+: 28.7 quakes per year, Mag 5+: 10 quakes per year).
+When was the latest earthquake in Choshi-shi?
The last earthquake in Choshi-shi occurred 6 hours ago and had a magnitude of 2.7:
A light magnitude 2.7 earthquake hit 8.6 km (5.3 mi) away from Chiba, Chiba, Japan, in the morning of Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024 at 11.09 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 69 km (43 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).
+How many quakes were there in Choshi-shi in the past 30 days?
In the past 30 days, Choshi-shi has been shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 4.6, 3 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 3 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0.
+What was the strongest quake in Choshi-shi in the past 30 days?
The strongest earthquake in Choshi-shi in the past 30 days had a magnitude of 4.6 and occurred 4 weeks ago:
A strong magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of Chiba, Japan, in the early morning of Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024 at 6.06 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 49 km (30 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter.
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