Latest earthquakes near Suita, Ōsaka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Suita, Ōsaka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Suita? If an earthquake is happening right now near Suita (also known as 吹田), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Suita Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Suita. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Suita and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Suita Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 422 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Suita, 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 Suita roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Suita in 2020. A total of 54 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Suita 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 Suita in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Suita 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 | 393 | 93.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 5.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.18% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Suita
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Suita occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) south-east of Suita, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Suita in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 186 kilometers (116 mi) south-east of Suita. It is the strongest earthquake near Suita 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 Suita, 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 Suita.
Nearest earthquakes from Suita
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Suita, 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 Suita.
When was the last earthquake in Suita, Ōsaka?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Suita on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 09:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 109km south of Suita at a depth of 50km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Suita, Ōsaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Suita, Ōsaka?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Suita on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 186km south-southeast of Suita at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Suita since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Suita, Ōsaka?
In the past 10 years, 422 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Suita. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
