Latest earthquakes near Nagasaki, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Nagasaki.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 6, 2024 14:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 181 km SE
from Nagasaki
Dec 1, 2024 01:24
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 245 km ENE
from Nagasaki
Nov 22, 2024 18:48
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 117 km ESE
from Nagasaki
Nov 22, 2024 02:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 194 km ESE
from Nagasaki
Nov 17, 2024 19:09
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 292 km SSE
from Nagasaki
Nov 17, 2024 19:09
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 273 km SSE
from Nagasaki
Nov 10, 2024 00:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 231 km SE
from Nagasaki
Nov 9, 2024 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 264 km SSE
from Nagasaki
Nov 2, 2024 16:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 152 km S
from Nagasaki
Nov 2, 2024 14:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 152 km S
from Nagasaki
Nov 1, 2024 21:27
(Tokyo)
M 2.9 176 km W
from Sasebo
Oct 19, 2024 23:41
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 197 km ENE
from Nagasaki
Oct 10, 2024 05:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 166 km SE
from Nagasaki
Oct 1, 2024 14:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 279 km ESE
from Nagasaki
Oct 1, 2024 14:20
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 273 km ESE
from Nagasaki
Sep 27, 2024 09:31
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 223 km ESE
from Nagasaki
Sep 26, 2024 20:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 77 km E
from Nagasaki
Sep 21, 2024 03:23
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 229 km ESE
from Nagasaki
Sep 20, 2024 21:22
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 227 km ENE
from Nagasaki
Sep 16, 2024 23:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 216 km SE
from Nagasaki
Sep 16, 2024 23:13
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 221 km SE
from Nagasaki
Sep 15, 2024 20:42
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 221 km SE
from Nagasaki
Sep 14, 2024 08:03
(Tokyo)
M 5.7 341 km SSE
from Nagasaki
Sep 13, 2024 02:40
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 231 km ESE
from Nagasaki
Sep 12, 2024 10:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 253 km ENE
from Nagasaki

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nagasaki

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.

Nagasaki Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
53 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.8
Dec 6, 2024 14:26

Average

A total of 533 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 53 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Nagasaki (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 467 87.62%
Mag. 5 57 10.69%
Mag. 6 7 1.31%
Mag. 7 2 0.38%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Nagasaki

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Aug 8, 2024 16:42.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Nov 19, 1941 01:46.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Nagasaki.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 8, 2024 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 188 km SE
from Nagasaki
Apr 16, 2016 01:25
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 82 km E
from Nagasaki
Nov 14, 2015 05:51
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 217 km SSW
from Nagasaki
Jan 8, 2019 21:39
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 264 km SSE
from Nagasaki
Jan 22, 2022 01:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 202 km E
from Nagasaki
Apr 17, 2024 23:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 238 km ENE
from Nagasaki
May 10, 2019 08:48
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 214 km ESE
from Nagasaki
Apr 14, 2016 21:26
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 77 km E
from Nagasaki
Apr 15, 2016 00:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.0 79 km E
from Nagasaki
May 3, 2020 20:54
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 179 km SSW
from Nagasaki

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagasaki on the afternoon of December 6, 2024 at 14:26 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 181km south-east of Nagasaki at a depth of 58km 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, 533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nagasaki. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.