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Latest earthquakes near Nagoya, Aichi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nagoya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nagoya (also known as 名古屋), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nagoya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nagoya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nagoya and elsewhere.
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 13, 2025 04:03AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 261km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Nagoya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 978 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nagoya, Aichi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 97 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nagoya roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nagoya in 2024. A total of 275 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nagoya that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nagoya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nagoya during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 909 | 92.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 62 | 6.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.61% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nagoya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nagoya occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) north of Nagoya, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nagoya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 247 kilometers (153 mi) north of Nagoya. It is the strongest earthquake near Nagoya in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nagoya, Aichi in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Nagoya.
Nearest earthquakes from Nagoya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nagoya, Aichi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nagoya.
When was the last earthquake in Nagoya, Aichi?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagoya on the night of December 15, 2025 at 04:03 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 209km north of Nagoya at a depth of 9km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nagoya, Aichi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nagoya, Aichi?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagoya on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 247km south-southwest of Nagoya at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nagoya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nagoya, Aichi?
In the past 10 years, 978 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nagoya. This averages to 98 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
