off the west coast of Ogasawara IslandsOct 25, 2026, 02:10
Nearby significant earthquake1,096 km from Nagasaki470 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Nagasaki
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Nagasaki, Japan.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Nagasaki
44 km ESE of Miyazaki, JapanOct 24, 2026, 23:59
Nearby significant earthquake181 km from Shimabara0 km deep
off the west coast of Satsuma PeninsulaOct 24, 2026, 12:08
Nearby significant earthquake172 km from Nagasaki0 km deep
Earthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 2 (local time at each epicenter)
Nagasaki, Japan Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours3
Past 7 Days14
Past 30 Days≥75
Past 365 Days≥414
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
≥70
Significant
No data
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 67Intermediate-focus 3Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
70 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Nagasaki, Japan.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Nagasaki
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Nagasaki area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Nagasaki was 14. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Nagasaki area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Nagasaki in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 5.3. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 25, 2026, 07:43 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).