> strong and shallow mb 6.0 Earthquake in Chiba, Japan

08/22/2026 - Earthquake in Chiba, Japan

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Aug. 22, 2026, 5 p.m.
Magnitude mb 6
Latitude 35.89 °N
Longitude 140.00 °E
Depth 56 km
Last Update 2026-08-22
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Impact on Health Services

A total 103 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.

Using data of the Healthsites.io. Latest update: May 2024 (only considering hospitals and clinics). In some countries, definitions for clinics and hospitals may deviate.

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