Latest earthquakes near Ibaraki, Ōsaka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ibaraki, Ōsaka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ibaraki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ibaraki (also known as 茨木), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ibaraki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ibaraki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ibaraki 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.
Ibaraki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 439 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ibaraki, Ōsaka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ibaraki roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ibaraki in 2020. A total of 57 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ibaraki that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ibaraki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ibaraki 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 | 408 | 92.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.14% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ibaraki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ibaraki occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-east of Ibaraki, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ibaraki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 191 kilometers (119 mi) south-east of Ibaraki. It is the strongest earthquake near Ibaraki 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 Ibaraki, 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 Ibaraki.
Nearest earthquakes from Ibaraki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ibaraki, 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 Ibaraki.
When was the last earthquake in Ibaraki, Ōsaka?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ibaraki on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 09:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 116km south-southwest of Ibaraki at a depth of 50km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ibaraki, Ōsaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ibaraki, Ōsaka?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ibaraki on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 191km south of Ibaraki at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ibaraki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ibaraki, Ōsaka?
In the past 10 years, 439 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ibaraki. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
