Latest earthquakes near Nagasaki 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 ながさき), 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.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Apr 8, 2024 10:25AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit near Nichinan in Japan on Monday Morning.
Nagasaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 502 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nagasaki 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 135 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 | 87.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 55 | 10.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.39% |
| 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 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nagasaki 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Nagasaki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nagasaki. 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 Nagasaki.
When was the last earthquake in Nagasaki?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagasaki on the morning of April 29, 2024 at 06:09 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 240km east-northeast of Nagasaki at a depth of 40km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nagasaki in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nagasaki?
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?
In the past 10 years, 502 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.
