CHIBA, Japan — 26 June 2026, A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the northern coast of Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, marking the second significant earthquake to hit Japan in two days, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
The quake occurred at 12:47 local time on 26 June 2026, with its epicentre located off northern Chiba at a depth of 50 kilometres.
Tremors were felt in several prefectures, including Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Ibaraki, Gunma, and Niigata.
The JMA said no tsunami warning had been issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage.
The latest quake followed a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northern Japan at around 07:30 on 25 June 2026.
The earlier earthquake was widely felt across northern Japan, particularly along the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture. Authorities said it could cause slight fluctuations in sea levels but was not expected to trigger significant damage.
Residents were urged to monitor official updates and remain alert for possible aftershocks.
Operators of the Higashidori Nuclear Power Plant in Aomori Prefecture and the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant in Miyagi Prefecture said inspections following Wednesday’s earthquake found no abnormalities, while radiation levels around both facilities remained normal.