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.
Nov 11, 2023 05:50AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the East China Sea near Kanoya (Japan).
Sep 11, 2023 12:02AM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit in the East China Sea near Naze (Japan) on Monday Night.
Sep 9, 2023 03:08AM
On Saturday Night a Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK struck in the East China Sea 101km from Naze (Japan).
Aug 26, 2023 10:29PM
M4.7 Earthquake hit in the Seto Naikai near Hikari (Japan) on Saturday Evening.
Aug 7, 2023 03:32AM
Shallow M4.9 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Night in the Philippine Sea near Kanoya (Japan).
Aug 7, 2023 03:12AM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Nishinoomote (Japan) on Monday Night.
Nagasaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 501 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 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nagasaki roughly every 7 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 7 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 | 439 | 87.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 10.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 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 Apr 16, 2016 01:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 82 kilometers (51 mi) east of Nagasaki, at a depth of 10 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) east of Nagasaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Nagasaki in the past 123 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nagasaki.
When was the last earthquake in Nagasaki, Japan?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagasaki on the night of November 30, 2023 at 04:55 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 291km north of Sasebo at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 501 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nagasaki. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
