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M5.5 Earthquake near Noda, Chiba Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 10:46:35 UTC Local time: —
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M5.5 Earthquake near Noda, Chiba Prefecture (Japan) · 2026-06-16 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.5 Earthquake near Noda, Chiba Prefecture (Japan) · 2026-06-16 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 10:46 UTC, a magnitude M5.5 earthquake occurred near Noda, Chiba Prefecture (Japan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

ID
a26553520eff12a6dd4dd0c2acd1e0c5d36df1ad
Magnitude
M5.5
Depth
71.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 10:46:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Chiba Prefecture
City
Noda
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.98140, 139.83710
Temperature
20.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71.8 km
Intermediate
71.8 km
71.8 km — deeper than the regional average (33.2 km)
Regional average: 33.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 42'159'836
112 Felt reports · max reported intensity 5

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Okhotsk ↔ Philippine Sea · about 121 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Noda4.5 kmSE154'114
Saitama18.2 kmSW1'324'854

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Akagisan
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'828 m ·Japan
  • Nantaisan
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'486 m ·Last eruption: -9540 ·Japan
  • Omanago Group
    Distance: 97 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'341 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Japan
  • Nikko-Shiranesan
    Distance: 100 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan
  • Takaharayama
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan
  • Harunasan
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Japan

Radius · 100 km

Nearby infrastructure

Up to 3 nearest sites per category

Airports

  • Chofu AirportJapan · RJTF
    44.3 kmStraight-line distance
  • Tokyo Haneda International AirportJapan · HND · RJTT
    48.2 kmStraight-line distance
  • Narita International AirportJapan · NRT · RJAA
    55.0 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-04

Nuclear power plants

  • Tokai nuclear power plantJapanUnder construction · Permanently shut downReactor units at site: 2
    84.4 kmStraight-line distance
  • Japan Power Demonstration Reactor nuclear power plantJapanPermanently shut downReactor units at site: 1Approximate location
    86.9 kmStraight-line distance

Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours4
Strongest subsequent eventM5.9
M3.92026-06-16 10:55:30 UTC14.3 kmBando M3.02026-06-16 12:50:30 UTC14.3 kmBando M3.22026-06-16 20:06:30 UTC38.3 kmChikusei M3.72026-06-18 18:44:30 UTC105.6 kmIsumi M3.12026-06-20 19:57:30 UTC13.6 kmSakai M3.22026-06-24 04:24:30 UTC130.4 kmMinamiaizu M3.02026-06-24 04:28:30 UTC130.4 kmMinamiaizu M3.12026-06-24 04:32:30 UTC119.8 kmHinoemata M4.12026-06-26 02:49:30 UTC14.3 kmBando M5.42026-06-26 03:46:33 UTC58.6 kmTako M5.82026-06-26 03:46:35 UTC72.1 kmYokoshibahikari M5.92026-06-26 03:46:36 UTC104.4 kmChoshi

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.5 to M5.5.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM5.571.8 km0.0 km
USGSM5.571.8 km0.0 km

Chiba Prefecture

Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 34 Catalogue entries

Of 33 other entries for this area and period, 3 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥4107
Earlier events M≥522
Compared since2025-01-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.62026-06-16 10:46:27 UTC10.7 kmNoda M5.62026-06-16 10:46:27 UTC20.3 kmNear East Coast of Honshu, Japan M5.52026-06-16 10:46:28 UTC7.3 kmSugito M5.52026-06-16 10:46:33 UTC10.0 kmSakai M5.32026-06-16 10:46:33 UTC13.9 kmGoka

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