Kanto-Chubu Region


a) An M4.9 earthquake occurred on 15 July in the Pacific Plate in the vicinity of the border between Ibaraki and Chiba Prefs. [Northeastern Chiba Prefecture] (maximum intensity: 3).

b) An M4.2 earthquake occurred on 18 July offshore of eastern Chiba Pref.

In addition, an M6.1 deep-focus earthquake occurred on 3 July in the sea near Chichijima Island. Also, an M5.1 earthquake occurred on 20 July in the sea near Chichijima Island (maximum intensity: 3).

Note: Within square brackets ([ ]) is the epicenter place name used by the Meteorological Agency in its information releases.


Japan Meteorological Agency,Science and Technology Agency


Seismic Activity in Japan July1999