Earthquake in Chiba, Japan on October 7 to Delay Some Transportation

Incident Details

On 7 October, Chiba, Japan experienced a 5.9 magnitude earthquake at 22:41 local time. While no significant infrastructure damage has been reported yet, there are railway delays between Chiba and Tokyo.  

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to follow local news sources closely for updates on damage to infrastructure, and impacts on transportation. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.

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