Latest earthquakes near Sakai, Ōsaka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sakai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sakai (also known as 堺), it will show up within minutes.
Sakai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 404 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sakai, Ōsaka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 40 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sakai roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sakai in 2024. A total of 57 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sakai 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 Sakai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sakai 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 | 381 | 94.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 4.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.99% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sakai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sakai occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) south-east of Sakai, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sakai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 167 kilometers (104 mi) south-east of Sakai. It is the strongest earthquake near Sakai 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 Sakai, 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 Sakai.
Nearest earthquakes from Sakai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sakai, 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 Sakai.
When was the last earthquake in Sakai, Ōsaka?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakai on the afternoon of June 12, 2025 at 12:49 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 276km east-southeast of Sakai at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sakai, Ōsaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sakai, Ōsaka?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakai on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 167km south-southeast of Sakai at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sakai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sakai, Ōsaka?
In the past 10 years, 404 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sakai. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
