Latest earthquakes near Nagano, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nagano, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nagano? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nagano (also known as 長野県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nagano Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nagano. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nagano and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Nagano Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1944 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nagano, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 194 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nagano roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nagano in 2024. A total of 383 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nagano 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 Nagano in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nagano 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 | 1798 | 92.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 137 | 7.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nagano
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nagano occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 123 kilometers (76 mi) north-west of Nagano, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nagano in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 7, 1944 13:35, 248 kilometers (154 mi) north-west of Iida. It is the strongest earthquake near Nagano in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nagano, Japan 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 Nagano.
Earthquakes by city in Nagano
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nagano, Japan.
Use this regional Nagano earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Saku, Shiojiri, Ina, Chino, Suwa, Okaya, Suzaka, Komoro, Nakano, Hotaka, Ōmachi, Toyoshina, Kamimaruko, Iiyama, Tatsuno, Miyota and Sakaki.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nagano.
When was the last earthquake in Nagano, Japan?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagano on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 244km south-east of Nagano at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nagano, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nagano, Japan?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagano on the afternoon of December 7, 1944 at 13:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 248km southwest of Iida at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nagano since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nagano, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 1944 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nagano. This averages to 194 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
