Latest earthquakes near Nagasaki, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nagasaki, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nagasaki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nagasaki (also known as 長崎県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nagasaki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nagasaki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nagasaki and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2025 02:12AM
Significant M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Night in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan).
Jan 14, 2025 01:14AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan).
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Nagasaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 546 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nagasaki, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 54 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nagasaki roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nagasaki in 2016. A total of 139 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nagasaki that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nagasaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nagasaki 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 | 477 | 87.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 10.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nagasaki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nagasaki occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 188 kilometers (117 mi) south-east of Nagasaki, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nagasaki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 205 kilometers (127 mi) south-east of Nagasaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki, 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 Nagasaki.
Earthquakes by city in Nagasaki
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nagasaki, Japan.
Use this regional Nagasaki earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Isahaya, Ōmura, Obita, Shimabara, Togitsu, Fukuechō and Hirado.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nagasaki.
When was the last earthquake in Nagasaki, Japan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagasaki on the evening of January 17, 2025 at 20:33 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 229km east-southeast of Nagasaki at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nagasaki, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nagasaki, Japan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagasaki on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 205km east-southeast of Nagasaki at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nagasaki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nagasaki, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 546 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nagasaki. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
