Latest earthquakes near Hirakata, Ōsaka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hirakata, Ōsaka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hirakata? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hirakata (also known as 枚方市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hirakata Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hirakata. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hirakata and elsewhere.
May 2, 2026 06:28PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit near Sakai in Japan on Saturday Evening.
Hirakata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 480 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hirakata, Ōsaka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hirakata roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hirakata in 2024. A total of 101 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hirakata that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hirakata in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hirakata 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 | 443 | 92.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 6.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.04% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hirakata
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hirakata occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) south-east of Hirakata, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hirakata in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 189 kilometers (117 mi) south-east of Hirakata. It is the strongest earthquake near Hirakata in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hirakata, Ōsaka 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 Hirakata.
Nearest earthquakes from Hirakata
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hirakata, Ōsaka. 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 Hirakata.
When was the last earthquake in Hirakata, Ōsaka?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hirakata on the morning of May 16, 2026 at 07:27 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 206km north-east of Hirakata at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hirakata, Ōsaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hirakata, Ōsaka?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hirakata on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south of Hirakata at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hirakata since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hirakata, Ōsaka?
In the past 10 years, 480 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hirakata. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
