Latest earthquakes near Ōsaka, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ōsaka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ōsaka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ōsaka (also known as 大阪府), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ōsaka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ōsaka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ōsaka 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.
Ōsaka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 477 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 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 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 61 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ōsaka that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 450 | 94.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 5.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ōsaka
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 124 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.
Earthquakes by city in Ōsaka
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ōsaka, Japan.
- Daitō (大東)
- Hirakata (枚方市)
- Ibaraki (茨木)
- Izumi (和泉)
- Kadoma (門真)
- Kishiwada (岸和田)
- Matsubara (松原)
- Mino (箕面市)
- Moriguchi (守口)
- Neyagawa (寝屋川市)
- Osaka (大阪市)
- Sakai (堺)
- Suita (吹田)
- Takatsuki (高槻)
- Tondabayashichō (富田林)
- Toyonaka (豊中)
- Yao (八尾)
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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōsaka on the evening of April 21, 2024 at 21:28 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 137km east-southeast of Osaka at a depth of 328km 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, 477 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ōsaka. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
