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Latest earthquakes near Osaka, Ōsaka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Osaka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Osaka (also known as 大阪市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Osaka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Osaka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Osaka 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).
Osaka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 424 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Osaka, Ōsaka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Osaka roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Osaka in 2024. A total of 76 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Osaka 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 Osaka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Osaka 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 | 396 | 93.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 5.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.94% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Osaka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Osaka occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) south-east of Osaka, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Osaka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 179 kilometers (111 mi) south-east of Osaka. It is the strongest earthquake near Osaka 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 Osaka, 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 Osaka.
Nearest earthquakes from Osaka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Osaka, 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 Osaka.
When was the last earthquake in Osaka, Ōsaka?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Osaka on the night of December 15, 2025 at 04:03 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north-northeast of Osaka at a depth of 9km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Osaka, Ōsaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Osaka, Ōsaka?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Osaka on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south-southeast of Osaka at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Osaka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Osaka, Ōsaka?
In the past 10 years, 424 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Osaka. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
