Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Chichibu
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Chichibu, Saitama, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 64 km (40 mi) E of Chichibu, on 2026-09-28.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year31
- Last 5 years146
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Chichibu
54 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chichibu in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Chichibu
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 2 km N of Honchō, Japan | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.5 | 3 km ESE of Sugito, Japan | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.9 | 5 km S of Sakai, Japan | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 69 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Chichibu, answered
Was there an earthquake in Chichibu today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Chichibu in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Chichibu?
Over the last five years there were 146 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chichibu, an average of 29 a year. 31 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Chichibu in five years?
A magnitude 5.8 on Aug 22, 2026, 17:00 UTC, 97 km (60 mi) E of Chichibu, at a depth of 61 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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