Latest earthquakes near Nagano, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Nagano.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 11, 2024 16:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 163 km WNW
from Nagano
Oct 9, 2024 20:19
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 120 km NW
from Nagano
Oct 8, 2024 09:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 163 km WNW
from Nagano
Oct 8, 2024 09:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 163 km WNW
from Nagano
Oct 5, 2024 06:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 204 km SSW
from Iida
Oct 2, 2024 23:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 287 km ESE
from Nagano
Oct 1, 2024 16:03
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 261 km ESE
from Nagano
Oct 1, 2024 05:11
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 129 km NW
from Nagano
Sep 30, 2024 02:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 284 km ESE
from Nagano
Sep 29, 2024 00:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 163 km WNW
from Nagano
Sep 23, 2024 18:03
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 144 km E
from Nagano
Sep 23, 2024 06:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 58 km SE
from Iida
Sep 22, 2024 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 134 km SE
from Nagano
Sep 20, 2024 12:07
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 198 km E
from Nagano
Sep 19, 2024 18:18
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 269 km ESE
from Nagano
Sep 16, 2024 05:15
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 196 km SSE
from Iida
Sep 16, 2024 01:51
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 193 km ESE
from Nagano
Sep 15, 2024 22:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 108 km SW
from Iida
Sep 12, 2024 11:43
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 237 km ESE
from Nagano
Sep 8, 2024 21:23
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 227 km E
from Nagano
Sep 7, 2024 22:42
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 369 km S
from Iida
Sep 7, 2024 17:20
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 180 km E
from Nagano
Sep 1, 2024 11:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 144 km SSE
from Nagano
Aug 29, 2024 11:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 134 km NW
from Nagano
Aug 28, 2024 02:05
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 177 km SE
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.

Nagano Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
196 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.5
Oct 11, 2024 16:28

Average

A total of 1961 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 196 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 317 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nagano that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Nagano with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Nagano (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1812 92.4%
Mag. 5 140 7.14%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.5
On Jan 1, 2024 16:10.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.1
On Dec 7, 1944 13:35.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Jan 1, 2024 16:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 135 km WNW
from Nagano
Nov 22, 2014 22:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 26 km W
from Nagano
May 5, 2023 14:42
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 127 km NW
from Nagano
Nov 14, 2022 17:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 195 km SSW
from Iida
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagano on the afternoon of October 11, 2024 at 16:28 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 163km 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, 1961 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.