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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 hours ago (Apr 15 22:14 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 166 km WNW from Nagano |
| 3 days ago (Apr 12 20:34 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 129 km NW from Nagano |
| 5 days ago (Apr 10 21:10 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 208 km E from Nagano |
| 6 days ago (Apr 10 10:13 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 277 km E from Nagano |
| 6 days ago (Apr 9 22:05 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 163 km WNW from Nagano |
| 7 days ago (Apr 8 19:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 95 km SW from Iida |
| 9 days ago (Apr 7 09:52 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 252 km ESE from Nagano |
| 14 days ago (Apr 1 21:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 157 km ESE from Nagano |
| 16 days ago (Mar 30 19:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 266 km E from Nagano |
| 17 days ago (Mar 30 14:30 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 266 km ESE from Nagano |
| 17 days ago (Mar 30 10:18 Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 289 km ESE from Iida |
| 17 days ago (Mar 30 08:47 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 205 km ESE from Nagano |
| 19 days ago (Mar 28 03:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 242 km SE from Nagano |
| 23 days ago (Mar 24 11:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 40 km NE from Nagano |
| 24 days ago (Mar 23 06:01 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 280 km E from Nagano |
| 24 days ago (Mar 22 18:41 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 230 km E from Nagano |
| 26 days ago (Mar 20 18:15 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 87 km NE from Nagano |
| 26 days ago (Mar 20 17:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 161 km W from Nagano |
| 28 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 144 km WNW from Nagano |
| 30 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 174 km W from Iida |
| 31 days ago (Mar 15 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 132 km NW from Nagano |
| 31 days ago (Mar 15 15:40 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 216 km E from Nagano |
| 32 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 165 km NE from Nagano |
| 33 days ago (Mar 14 06:20 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 166 km WNW from Nagano |
| 34 days ago (Mar 12 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 191 km E from Nagano |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nagano
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.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Nagano Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1959 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 195 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 | 1809 | 92.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 141 | 7.2% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 16:10 (Tokyo) |
M 7.5 | 123 km NW from Nagano |
| Nov 22, 2016 05:59 (Tokyo) |
M 6.9 | 296 km ENE from Nagano |
| Jun 18, 2019 22:22 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 249 km NNE from Nagano |
| Jul 28, 2019 03:31 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 268 km S from Iida |
| May 5, 2023 14:42 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 127 km NW from Nagano |
| Jan 1, 2024 16:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 135 km WNW from Nagano |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 195 km SSW from Iida |
| Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 165 km W from Nagano |
| May 26, 2023 19:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 245 km ESE from Nagano |
| Jun 25, 2020 04:47 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 291 km ESE from Nagano |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagano on the evening of April 15, 2025 at 22:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 166km west-northwest of Nagano at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. 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, 1959 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nagano. This averages to 196 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
