Latest earthquakes near Nagano 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 ながの), 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.
Oct 1, 2026 09:27PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Chiba in Japan.
Sep 17, 2026 12:07AM
M4.8 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Ishige in Japan.
Aug 23, 2026 02:00AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck near Ushiku 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 1654 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nagano in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 165 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nagano roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nagano in 2024. A total of 356 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 | 1539 | 93.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 108 | 6.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 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 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 185 kilometers (115 mi) north-west of Nagano. 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Nagano
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Nagano.
When was the last earthquake in Nagano?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagano on the afternoon of October 15, 2026 at 14:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 208km south-east of Nagano at a depth of 70km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nagano in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nagano?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagano on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 185km south-east of Nagano at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nagano since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nagano?
In the past 10 years, 1654 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nagano. This averages to 165 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
