Latest earthquakes near Nara-shi, Nara today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nara-shi, Nara, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nara-shi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nara-shi (also known as 奈良), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nara-shi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nara-shi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nara-shi and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Nara-shi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 446 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nara-shi, Nara in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nara-shi roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nara-shi in 2020. A total of 59 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nara-shi that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nara-shi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nara-shi 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 | 417 | 93.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 5.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.12% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nara-shi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nara-shi 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-shi 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-shi 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 Nara-shi, Nara 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-shi.
Nearest earthquakes from Nara-shi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nara-shi, Nara. 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 Nara-shi.
When was the last earthquake in Nara-shi, Nara?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nara-shi on the night of April 28, 2024 at 05:43 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 161km east-northeast of Nara-shi at a depth of 280km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nara-shi, Nara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nara-shi, Nara?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nara-shi 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-shi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nara-shi, Nara?
In the past 10 years, 446 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nara-shi. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
