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Latest earthquakes near Matsumoto, Nagano today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Matsumoto? If an earthquake is happening right now near Matsumoto (also known as 松本), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Matsumoto Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Matsumoto. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Matsumoto and elsewhere.
Nov 9, 2026 01:52PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 170km from Chiba (Japan) on Monday Afternoon.
Nov 8, 2026 01:04AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck near Hamamatsu in Japan.
Nov 7, 2026 08:07PM
Significant M5.5 FORESHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Mito (Japan) on Saturday Evening.
Nov 1, 2026 07:15AM
On Sunday Morning a Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Ise (Japan).
Oct 29, 2026 12:07AM
On Thursday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck near Asahi in Japan.
Aug 23, 2026 02:00AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Ryūgasaki in Japan.
Matsumoto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1531 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Matsumoto, Nagano in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 153 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Matsumoto roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Matsumoto in 2024. A total of 352 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Matsumoto 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 | 1427 | 93.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 96 | 6.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Matsumoto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Matsumoto occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 153 kilometers (95 mi) north-northwest of Matsumoto, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Matsumoto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 164 kilometers (102 mi) north-northwest of Matsumoto. It is the strongest earthquake near Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto, Nagano 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 Matsumoto.
Nearest earthquakes from Matsumoto
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Matsumoto, Nagano. 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 Matsumoto.
When was the last earthquake in Matsumoto, Nagano?
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Matsumoto on the afternoon of November 9, 2026 at 13:52 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 346km east of Matsumoto at a depth of 24km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Matsumoto, Nagano in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Matsumoto, Nagano?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Matsumoto on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 164km south-east of Matsumoto at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Matsumoto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Matsumoto, Nagano?
In the past 10 years, 1531 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Matsumoto. This averages to 153 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
