Latest earthquakes near Kishiwada, Ōsaka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kishiwada, Ōsaka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kishiwada? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kishiwada (also known as 岸和田), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kishiwada Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kishiwada. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kishiwada and elsewhere.
Jan 15, 2026 02:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Matsumoto in Japan.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Kishiwada Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 396 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kishiwada, Ōsaka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kishiwada roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kishiwada in 2024. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kishiwada that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kishiwada in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kishiwada 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 | 368 | 92.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 6.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.01% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kishiwada
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kishiwada occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 231 kilometers (144 mi) south-east of Kishiwada, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kishiwada in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 157 kilometers (98 mi) south-east of Kishiwada. It is the strongest earthquake near Kishiwada 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 Kishiwada, 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 Kishiwada.
Nearest earthquakes from Kishiwada
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kishiwada, 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 Kishiwada.
When was the last earthquake in Kishiwada, Ōsaka?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kishiwada on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 13:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north-northeast of Kishiwada at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kishiwada, Ōsaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kishiwada, Ōsaka?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kishiwada on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 157km south-southeast of Kishiwada at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kishiwada since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kishiwada, Ōsaka?
In the past 10 years, 396 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kishiwada. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
