northeastern ChibaNov 12, 2026, 13:27
Nearby significant earthquake93 km from Shimodate50 km deep
Latest Earthquakes near Shimodate
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Shimodate, Ibaraki.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Shimodate
Shimodate Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours1
Past 7 Days3
Past 30 Days≥13
Past 365 Days≥142
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
≥13
5.4
Largest MagnitudeView
coastal Japan, Tokyo · 73 km E
Significant
No data
3.9
Most Recent1 hour ago
ViewNortheastern Chiba Prefecture
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 10Intermediate-focus 3Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
13 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Shimodate, Ibaraki.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Shimodate
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Shimodate area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Shimodate was 3. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
When was the last earthquake near Shimodate?
The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Shimodate had a magnitude of 3.9 and occurred on November 12, 2026 at 10:27 PM GMT+9.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Shimodate area?
Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Shimodate, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 5.8. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Nov 12, 2026, 15:22 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).