Key Facts
• At 11:47 PM on July 15, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck northern Ibaraki Prefecture.
• The earthquake’s depth was approximately 60 kilometers.
• Maximum seismic intensity of 4 was recorded in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and Ichikai Town, Tochigi Prefecture.
• Intensity 3 was observed in areas including Noda City (Chiba), Mito City (Ibaraki), and Utsunomiya City (Tochigi).
• Intensity 2 and 1 were recorded across Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, Kanagawa, and other regions.
• No tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake.
• The earthquake was widely felt across the Tokyo metropolitan area, including central Tokyo and Yokohama.
• Local authorities reported no immediate damage or injuries.
• The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to monitor aftershocks.
Summary
On July 15 at 11:47 PM, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck northern Ibaraki Prefecture, with a depth of approximately 60 kilometers. The maximum seismic intensity of 4 was recorded in Kasama City (Ibaraki) and Ichikai Town (Tochigi). Intensity 3 was observed in Noda City (Chiba) and other areas, while intensity 2 and 1 were felt across Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, Kanagawa, and beyond. The earthquake caused no tsunami risk and was widely felt in the Tokyo metropolitan area. No immediate damage or injuries were reported. Authorities are monitoring for aftershocks.
