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Latest earthquakes near Matsubara, Ōsaka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Matsubara, Ōsaka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Matsubara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Matsubara (also known as 松原), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Matsubara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Matsubara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Matsubara and elsewhere.
Dec 14, 2025 11:26PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan near Kanazawa (Japan).
Dec 13, 2025 04:03AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 261km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Matsubara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 411 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Matsubara, Ōsaka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Matsubara roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Matsubara in 2024. A total of 57 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Matsubara 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 Matsubara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Matsubara 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 | 385 | 93.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 5.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.97% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Matsubara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Matsubara occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) south-east of Matsubara, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Matsubara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 164 kilometers (102 mi) south-east of Matsubara. It is the strongest earthquake near Matsubara in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Matsubara, 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 Matsubara.
Nearest earthquakes from Matsubara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Matsubara, 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 Matsubara.
When was the last earthquake in Matsubara, Ōsaka?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Matsubara on the night of December 15, 2025 at 04:03 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 294km north-northeast of Matsubara at a depth of 9km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Matsubara, Ōsaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Matsubara, Ōsaka?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Matsubara on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 164km south-southeast of Matsubara at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Matsubara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Matsubara, Ōsaka?
In the past 10 years, 411 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Matsubara. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
