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List of latest earthquakes near Ōsaka.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 28, 2023 05:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 193 km E
from Osaka
Nov 15, 2023 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 289 km E
from Hirakata
Nov 12, 2023 02:24
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 296 km ESE
from Hirakata
Nov 10, 2023 10:54
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 199 km SW
from Sakai
Nov 1, 2023 07:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 96 km SSW
from Sakai
Oct 31, 2023 23:00
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 173 km NNE
from Osaka
Oct 24, 2023 17:42
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 248 km SE
from Osaka
Oct 23, 2023 13:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 123 km ENE
from Osaka
Oct 23, 2023 02:57
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 153 km SW
from Osaka
Oct 14, 2023 16:23
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 112 km ESE
from Osaka
Oct 9, 2023 08:18
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 54 km S
from Sakai
Oct 8, 2023 22:19
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 214 km ESE
from Osaka
Oct 8, 2023 01:34
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 295 km WSW
from Kishiwada
Oct 5, 2023 02:01
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 88 km SW
from Kishiwada
Sep 26, 2023 23:13
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 35 km NNW
from Osaka
Sep 25, 2023 23:52
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 99 km S
from Sakai
Sep 25, 2023 12:38
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 165 km SE
from Osaka
Sep 19, 2023 05:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 298 km ESE
from Yao
Sep 15, 2023 18:38
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 160 km ENE
from Osaka
Aug 24, 2023 00:50
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 79 km SSE
from Sakai
Aug 19, 2023 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 170 km NE
from Osaka
Aug 12, 2023 03:09
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 166 km E
from Osaka
Aug 10, 2023 09:20
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 285 km SE
from Osaka
Aug 5, 2023 07:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 132 km ESE
from Osaka
Jul 28, 2023 07:59
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 271 km ENE
from Osaka

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Recent Ōsaka Earthquake News

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Ōsaka Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
42 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.6
Nov 28, 2023 05:35

Average

A total of 423 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ōsaka, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ōsaka roughly every 8 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ōsaka in 2020. A total of 60 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ōsaka that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ōsaka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ōsaka 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 Ōsaka (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 399 94.33%
Mag. 5 21 4.96%
Mag. 6 3 0.71%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Ōsaka

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 Ōsaka occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) south-east of Osaka, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ōsaka in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 179 kilometers (111 mi) south-east of Osaka. It is the strongest earthquake near Ōsaka in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ōsaka, 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 Ōsaka.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Ōsaka.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 28, 2019 03:31
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 239 km SE
from Osaka
Oct 21, 2016 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 172 km WNW
from Osaka
Nov 14, 2022 17:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 192 km ESE
from Osaka
Apr 1, 2016 11:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 167 km SSE
from Osaka
Apr 9, 2018 01:32
(Tokyo)
M 5.7 276 km WNW
from Osaka
Jun 18, 2018 07:58
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 2 km NW
from Hirakata
Nov 2, 2018 16:53
(Tokyo)
M 5.4 118 km SSW
from Osaka
Nov 19, 2016 11:48
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 86 km S
from Sakai
May 9, 2022 17:33
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 129 km E
from Osaka
Mar 13, 2020 02:18
(Tokyo)
M 5.3 295 km NNE
from Hirakata

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Ōsaka, Japan?

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōsaka on the night of November 28, 2023 at 05:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 193km east of Osaka at a depth of 298km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ōsaka, Japan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Ōsaka, Japan?

A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōsaka on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south-southeast of Osaka at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ōsaka since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Ōsaka, Japan?

In the past 10 years, 423 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ōsaka. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.