Latest earthquakes near Nara, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nara, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nara (also known as 奈良県), it will show up within minutes.
Nara Earthquake Statistics
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.
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.
| 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
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.
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.
