Latest earthquakes near Kishiwada, Ōsaka today
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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 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Kishiwada Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 375 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 37 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 2020. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kishiwada that year. The strongest had a 5.2 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 | 353 | 94.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 5.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 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 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 124 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 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kishiwada on the night of November 20, 2024 at 03:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 280km east of Kishiwada at a depth of 249km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 375 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kishiwada. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
