Latest earthquakes near Nara, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Nara.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 16, 2025 21:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 286 km SSE
from Nara-shi
Jul 16, 2025 00:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 257 km W
from Nara-shi
Jun 30, 2025 13:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 277 km SE
from Nara-shi
Jun 29, 2025 09:59
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 238 km WNW
from Nara-shi
Jun 12, 2025 12:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 258 km ESE
from Nara-shi
Jun 7, 2025 23:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 134 km N
from Nara-shi
Jun 6, 2025 13:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 279 km NNE
from Nara-shi
Jun 2, 2025 18:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 89 km SSW
from Nara-shi
Jun 2, 2025 08:50
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 89 km SSW
from Nara-shi
May 31, 2025 20:15
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 156 km SSW
from Nara-shi
May 31, 2025 00:01
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 235 km SSE
from Nara-shi
May 29, 2025 16:21
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 208 km NE
from Nara-shi
May 29, 2025 15:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 206 km NE
from Nara-shi
May 21, 2025 20:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 57 km SSW
from Nara-shi
May 11, 2025 16:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 289 km SSE
from Nara-shi
May 9, 2025 13:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 256 km NNE
from Nara-shi
Apr 19, 2025 01:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 277 km NE
from Nara-shi
Apr 19, 2025 01:02
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 277 km NE
from Nara-shi
Apr 18, 2025 23:39
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 272 km NE
from Nara-shi
Apr 18, 2025 20:19
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 277 km NE
from Nara-shi
Apr 15, 2025 22:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 274 km N
from Nara-shi
Apr 9, 2025 22:05
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 263 km N
from Nara-shi
Apr 8, 2025 19:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 120 km E
from Nara-shi
Mar 20, 2025 17:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 252 km NNE
from Nara-shi
Mar 19, 2025 13:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 276 km NNE
from Nara-shi

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Nara Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
48 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.4
Jul 16, 2025 21:48

Average

A total of 487 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nara, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nara roughly every 7 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nara in 2024. A total of 99 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nara that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nara 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 Nara (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 457 93.84%
Mag. 5 25 5.13%
Mag. 6 5 1.03%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Nara

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Jul 28, 2019 03:31.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Dec 21, 1946 04:19.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nara occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) south-east of Nara-shi, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nara in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 174 kilometers (108 mi) south-east of Nara-shi. It is the strongest earthquake near Nara 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 Nara, 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 Nara.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Nara.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 28, 2019 03:31
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 220 km SE
from Nara-shi
Jan 1, 2024 16:18
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 293 km NNE
from Nara-shi
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 197 km WNW
from Nara-shi
Nov 14, 2022 17:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 169 km SE
from Nara-shi
Nov 26, 2024 22:47
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 257 km N
from Nara-shi
Apr 1, 2016 11:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 155 km SSE
from Nara-shi
Feb 26, 2025 14:53
(Tokyo)
M 5.8 132 km SSE
from Nara-shi
Apr 9, 2018 01:32
(Tokyo)
M 5.7 294 km WNW
from Ikoma
Jun 18, 2018 07:58
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 22 km NW
from Nara-shi
Jan 2, 2024 10:17
(Tokyo)
M 5.4 298 km NNE
from Nara-shi

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Earthquakes by city in Nara

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nara, Japan.

Use this regional Nara earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tenri, Sakurai, Gojō, Gose, Tawaramoto, Hōryūji, Kanmaki and Haibara-akanedai.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nara.

When was the last earthquake in Nara, Japan?

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nara on the evening of July 16, 2025 at 21:48 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-southeast of Nara-shi at a depth of 384km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nara, Japan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Nara, Japan?

A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nara on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 174km south of Nara-shi at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nara since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Nara, Japan?

In the past 10 years, 487 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nara. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.