Latest earthquakes near Sasebo, Nagasaki today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sasebo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sasebo (also known as 佐世保), it will show up within minutes.
Sasebo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 454 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sasebo, Nagasaki in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 45 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sasebo roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sasebo in 2016. A total of 137 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sasebo that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sasebo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sasebo 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 | 397 | 87.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 48 | 10.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sasebo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sasebo occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) south-east of Sasebo, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sasebo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 238 kilometers (148 mi) south-east of Sasebo. It is the strongest earthquake near Sasebo 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 Sasebo, 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 Sasebo.
Nearest earthquakes from Sasebo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sasebo, 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 Sasebo.
When was the last earthquake in Sasebo, Nagasaki?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sasebo on the morning of April 4, 2026 at 06:39 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 261km east of Sasebo at a depth of 50km under water in the Seto Naikai. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sasebo, Nagasaki in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sasebo, Nagasaki?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sasebo on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 238km east-southeast of Sasebo at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sasebo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sasebo, Nagasaki?
In the past 10 years, 454 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sasebo. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
