Latest earthquakes near Ōsaka, Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Ōsaka.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 16, 2025 21:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 295 km SE
from Sakai
Jul 16, 2025 00:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 229 km W
from Osaka
Jun 30, 2025 13:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 300 km SE
from Osaka
Jun 29, 2025 09:59
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 212 km WNW
from Osaka
Jun 12, 2025 12:49
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 283 km ESE
from Osaka
Jun 7, 2025 23:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 132 km N
from Osaka
Jun 6, 2025 13:48
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 286 km NNE
from Osaka
Jun 2, 2025 18:26
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 77 km S
from Sakai
Jun 2, 2025 08:50
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 77 km S
from Sakai
May 31, 2025 20:15
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 144 km SSW
from Osaka
May 31, 2025 00:01
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 250 km SSE
from Osaka
May 29, 2025 16:21
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 226 km NE
from Osaka
May 29, 2025 15:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 225 km NE
from Osaka
May 21, 2025 20:49
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 44 km SSE
from Sakai
May 11, 2025 16:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 295 km SE
from Sakai
May 9, 2025 13:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 262 km NNE
from Osaka
Apr 19, 2025 01:53
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 296 km NE
from Osaka
Apr 19, 2025 01:02
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 296 km NE
from Osaka
Apr 18, 2025 23:39
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 292 km NE
from Osaka
Apr 18, 2025 20:19
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 295 km NE
from Osaka
Apr 15, 2025 22:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 280 km NNE
from Osaka
Apr 9, 2025 22:05
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 269 km NNE
from Osaka
Apr 8, 2025 19:26
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 147 km E
from Osaka
Mar 20, 2025 17:35
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 258 km NNE
from Osaka
Mar 19, 2025 13:25
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 284 km NNE
from Osaka

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ōsaka

Ōsaka Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
49 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.4
Jul 16, 2025 21:48

Average

A total of 499 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 49 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ōsaka roughly every 7 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ōsaka in 2024. A total of 108 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ōsaka that year. The strongest had a 6.1 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. 4 471 94.39%
Mag. 5 24 4.81%
Mag. 6 4 0.8%
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 125 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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Historic M6+ since 1900
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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
Nov 26, 2024 22:47
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 263 km NNE
from Osaka
Apr 1, 2016 11:39
(Tokyo)
M 5.9 167 km SSE
from Osaka
Feb 26, 2025 14:53
(Tokyo)
M 5.8 146 km SE
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

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ōsaka

Earthquakes by city in Ōsaka

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ōsaka, Japan.

Use this regional Ōsaka earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ikeda, Izumisano, Kaizuka, Izumiōtsu, Kashihara and Takaishi.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Ōsaka, Japan?

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōsaka on the evening of July 16, 2025 at 21:48 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 295km south-east of Sakai at a depth of 384km 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, 499 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ōsaka. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.