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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 10 days ago (Mar 18 17:28 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 110 km SE from Sasebo |
| 10 days ago (Mar 18 05:00 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 118 km SE from Sasebo |
| 15 days ago (Mar 13 00:40 Tokyo) |
M 2.2 | 273 km N from Sasebo |
| 37 days ago (Feb 19 19:36 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 199 km SSE from Sasebo |
| 39 days ago (Feb 17 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 113 km ESE from Sasebo |
| 39 days ago (Feb 17 11:20 Tokyo) |
M 2.1 | 272 km WNW from Sasebo |
| 40 days ago (Feb 16 13:42 Tokyo) |
M 2.2 | 271 km WNW from Sasebo |
| 55 days ago (Feb 1 07:16 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 252 km SSE from Sasebo |
| 60 days ago (Jan 27 14:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 242 km SE from Sasebo |
| 65 days ago (Jan 21 22:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 283 km SE from Sasebo |
| 70 days ago (Jan 17 20:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 242 km ESE from Sasebo |
| 70 days ago (Jan 17 20:32 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 276 km ESE from Sasebo |
| 72 days ago (Jan 15 02:55 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 247 km SE from Sasebo |
| 72 days ago (Jan 15 02:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 254 km SE from Sasebo |
| 73 days ago (Jan 14 11:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 255 km ESE from Sasebo |
| 73 days ago (Jan 14 10:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 223 km ESE from Sasebo |
| 73 days ago (Jan 14 08:55 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 248 km SE from Sasebo |
| 73 days ago (Jan 14 01:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 238 km SE from Sasebo |
| 73 days ago (Jan 14 01:14 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 227 km SE from Sasebo |
| 73 days ago (Jan 13 23:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 221 km SE from Sasebo |
| 74 days ago (Jan 13 21:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 249 km SE from Sasebo |
| 74 days ago (Jan 13 21:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 254 km SE from Sasebo |
| 74 days ago (Jan 13 21:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 262 km SE from Sasebo |
| 74 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 227 km SE from Sasebo |
| 77 days ago (Jan 10 01:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 251 km ESE from Sasebo |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sasebo
Recent Sasebo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sasebo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sasebo and elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Sasebo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 462 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 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sasebo roughly every 7 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 | 402 | 87.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 51 | 11.04% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 16:42 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 229 km SE from Sasebo |
| Apr 16, 2016 01:25 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 105 km ESE from Sasebo |
| 74 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 227 km SE from Sasebo |
| Nov 14, 2015 05:51 (Tokyo) |
M 6.7 | 254 km SSW from Sasebo |
| Jan 22, 2022 01:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 221 km ESE from Sasebo |
| Apr 17, 2024 23:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 246 km E from Sasebo |
| May 10, 2019 08:48 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 252 km SE from Sasebo |
| Apr 14, 2016 21:26 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 101 km ESE from Sasebo |
| Apr 15, 2016 00:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 107 km ESE from Sasebo |
| May 3, 2020 20:54 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 213 km SSW from Sasebo |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2017 23:36 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 38 km ESE from Sasebo |
| Jul 9, 2018 03:53 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 42 km E from Sasebo |
| Feb 23, 2019 14:30 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 54 km SSE from Sasebo |
| Nov 18, 2016 10:19 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 65 km NNE from Sasebo |
| Apr 19, 2017 12:46 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 69 km SSE from Sasebo |
| Jan 3, 2019 18:10 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 71 km E from Sasebo |
| Jan 26, 2019 14:16 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 79 km E from Sasebo |
| Apr 28, 2016 15:30 (Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 83 km ESE from Sasebo |
| Jul 9, 2016 18:05 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 88 km ESE from Sasebo |
| Apr 25, 2016 00:44 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 89 km ESE from Sasebo |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Sasebo
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sasebo.
When was the last earthquake in Sasebo, Nagasaki?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sasebo on the afternoon of March 18, 2025 at 17:28 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 110km south-east of Sasebo at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 462 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sasebo. This averages to 46 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
