A moderate seismic event registering 5.1 magnitude was recorded near Southern Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The tremor occurred on January 29, 2026, at 01:25 UTC.
Analysis by the global monitoring network placed the epicenter offshore, centered near 35.15° North latitude and 140.05° East longitude. The energy release originated from a focal depth of approximately 45.0 kilometers beneath the surface.
Meteorological observations at the time of the seismic activity indicated conditions characterized by overcast clouds and cool temperatures, measured at 3.3°C in the immediate area.
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