Latest earthquakes near Nagaoka, Niigata today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nagaoka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nagaoka (also known as 長岡), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nagaoka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nagaoka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nagaoka and elsewhere.
Apr 24, 2024 08:40PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Hitachi-Naka (Japan).
Apr 4, 2024 12:16PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 45mi from Japan.
Apr 2, 2024 04:24AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Hachinohe in Japan.
Mar 15, 2024 12:14AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Iwaki (Japan) on Friday Night.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Nagaoka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2312 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nagaoka, Niigata in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 231 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nagaoka roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nagaoka in 2022. A total of 315 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nagaoka that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nagaoka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nagaoka 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 | 2127 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 168 | 7.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nagaoka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nagaoka occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 139 kilometers (86 mi) west of Nagaoka, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nagaoka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1923 11:58, 246 kilometers (153 mi) west of Nagaoka. It is the strongest earthquake near Nagaoka 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 Nagaoka, Niigata 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 Nagaoka.
Nearest earthquakes from Nagaoka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nagaoka, Niigata. 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 Nagaoka.
When was the last earthquake in Nagaoka, Niigata?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagaoka on the night of May 2, 2024 at 02:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 244km east of Nagaoka at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nagaoka, Niigata in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nagaoka, Niigata?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagaoka on the morning of September 1, 1923 at 11:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 246km south of Nagaoka at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nagaoka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nagaoka, Niigata?
In the past 10 years, 2312 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nagaoka. This averages to 231 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
