Latest earthquakes near Moriguchi, Ōsaka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Moriguchi, Ōsaka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Moriguchi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Moriguchi (also known as 守口), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 17:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 252 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 9 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 279 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 11 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 90 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 14 days ago (Mar 14 06:20 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 274 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 22 days ago (Mar 6 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 109 km SSE from Moriguchi |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 04:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 299 km NNW from Moriguchi |
| 24 days ago (Mar 4 09:42 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 252 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 28 days ago (Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 207 km SW from Moriguchi |
| 29 days ago (Feb 27 04:45 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 252 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 146 km SSE from Moriguchi |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 03:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 252 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 02:44 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 252 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 32 days ago (Feb 24 07:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 261 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 32 days ago (Feb 24 05:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 68 km NNW from Moriguchi |
| 32 days ago (Feb 24 05:06 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 252 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 04:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 261 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 35 days ago (Feb 22 02:27 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 263 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 35 days ago (Feb 21 17:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 78 km SSW from Moriguchi |
| 36 days ago (Feb 20 09:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 269 km N from Moriguchi |
| 47 days ago (Feb 9 23:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 119 km E from Moriguchi |
| 47 days ago (Feb 9 10:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 204 km NE from Moriguchi |
| 55 days ago (Feb 1 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 274 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 58 days ago (Jan 29 08:58 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 296 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| 60 days ago (Jan 28 01:38 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 262 km E from Moriguchi |
| 67 days ago (Jan 20 22:00 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 104 km SE from Moriguchi |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Moriguchi
Recent Moriguchi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Moriguchi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Moriguchi and elsewhere.
Feb 26, 2025 02:53PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Shingū (Japan) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Moriguchi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 446 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Moriguchi, Ōsaka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Moriguchi roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Moriguchi in 2024. A total of 93 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Moriguchi 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 Moriguchi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Moriguchi 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 | 415 | 93.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.12% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Moriguchi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Moriguchi occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 238 kilometers (148 mi) south-east of Moriguchi, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Moriguchi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 182 kilometers (113 mi) south-east of Moriguchi. It is the strongest earthquake near Moriguchi 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 Moriguchi, 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 Moriguchi.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2019 03:31 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 238 km SE from Moriguchi |
| Jan 1, 2024 16:18 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 296 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 175 km WNW from Moriguchi |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 190 km ESE from Moriguchi |
| Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 257 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| Apr 1, 2016 11:39 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 168 km SSE from Moriguchi |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 146 km SSE from Moriguchi |
| Apr 9, 2018 01:32 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 281 km WNW from Moriguchi |
| Jun 18, 2018 07:58 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 12 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| Jan 2, 2024 10:17 (Tokyo) |
M 5.4 | 300 km NNE from Moriguchi |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Moriguchi
Nearest earthquakes from Moriguchi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Moriguchi, Ōsaka. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2018 00:31 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 7 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| Jun 18, 2018 07:58 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 12 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| Apr 3, 2022 18:58 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 19 km N from Moriguchi |
| Apr 30, 2022 18:06 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 20 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| Sep 24, 2022 03:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 25 km WNW from Moriguchi |
| Apr 25, 2022 13:10 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 30 km N from Moriguchi |
| Feb 14, 2024 15:29 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 29 km N from Moriguchi |
| Jun 11, 2019 04:30 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 31 km NNE from Moriguchi |
| Apr 13, 2022 11:12 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 30 km N from Moriguchi |
| Oct 17, 2024 16:56 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 31 km NNW from Moriguchi |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Moriguchi
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Moriguchi.
When was the last earthquake in Moriguchi, Ōsaka?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Moriguchi on the afternoon of March 20, 2025 at 17:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 252km north-northeast of Moriguchi at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Moriguchi, Ōsaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Moriguchi, Ōsaka?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Moriguchi on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 182km south of Moriguchi at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Moriguchi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Moriguchi, Ōsaka?
In the past 10 years, 446 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Moriguchi. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
