Latest earthquakes near Yao, Ōsaka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yao, Ōsaka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yao (also known as 八尾), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days ago (Mar 20 17:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 264 km NNE from Yao |
| 9 days ago (Mar 19 13:25 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 290 km NNE from Yao |
| 12 days ago (Mar 17 06:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 102 km NNE from Yao |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 06:20 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 285 km NNE from Yao |
| 22 days ago (Mar 6 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 96 km SSE from Yao |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 09:42 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 264 km NNE from Yao |
| 28 days ago (Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 202 km WSW from Yao |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 04:45 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 264 km NNE from Yao |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 134 km SSE from Yao |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 03:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 264 km NNE from Yao |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 02:44 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 264 km NNE from Yao |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 07:07 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 273 km NNE from Yao |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 05:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 81 km NNW from Yao |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 05:06 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 264 km NNE from Yao |
| 33 days ago (Feb 24 04:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 273 km NNE from Yao |
| 35 days ago (Feb 22 02:27 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 275 km NNE from Yao |
| 35 days ago (Feb 21 17:24 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 68 km SSW from Yao |
| 36 days ago (Feb 20 09:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 281 km N from Yao |
| 47 days ago (Feb 9 23:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 115 km E from Yao |
| 47 days ago (Feb 9 10:59 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 210 km NE from Yao |
| 56 days ago (Feb 1 04:43 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 285 km NNE from Yao |
| 60 days ago (Jan 28 01:38 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 258 km E from Yao |
| 67 days ago (Jan 20 22:00 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 93 km SE from Yao |
| 71 days ago (Jan 16 21:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 264 km NNE from Yao |
| 74 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 487 km SW from Yao |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Yao
Recent Yao Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yao. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yao 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.
Yao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 419 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yao, 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 Yao roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yao in 2024. A total of 65 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yao 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 Yao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yao 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 | 392 | 93.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 5.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.95% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yao occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 227 kilometers (141 mi) south-east of Yao, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 168 kilometers (104 mi) south-east of Yao. It is the strongest earthquake near Yao 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 Yao, 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 Yao.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2019 03:31 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 227 km SE from Yao |
| Oct 21, 2016 14:07 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 184 km WNW from Yao |
| Nov 14, 2022 17:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 180 km ESE from Yao |
| Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo) |
M 6.1 | 269 km NNE from Yao |
| Apr 1, 2016 11:39 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 156 km SSE from Yao |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 14:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.8 | 134 km SSE from Yao |
| Apr 9, 2018 01:32 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 287 km WNW from Yao |
| Jun 18, 2018 07:58 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 23 km N from Yao |
| Nov 2, 2018 16:53 (Tokyo) |
M 5.4 | 113 km SSW from Yao |
| May 9, 2022 17:33 (Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 119 km E from Yao |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Yao
Nearest earthquakes from Yao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yao, 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 | 19 km N from Yao |
| Jun 18, 2018 07:58 (Tokyo) |
M 5.5 | 23 km N from Yao |
| Apr 30, 2022 18:06 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 32 km N from Yao |
| Apr 3, 2022 18:58 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 32 km N from Yao |
| Sep 24, 2022 03:34 (Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 34 km NW from Yao |
| Sep 29, 2019 09:54 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 34 km SE from Yao |
| Oct 27, 2018 20:51 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 35 km SE from Yao |
| Jan 23, 2024 08:45 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 37 km SSE from Yao |
| Mar 25, 2016 19:20 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 38 km ESE from Yao |
| Jan 29, 2021 16:19 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 41 km SE from Yao |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Yao
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yao.
When was the last earthquake in Yao, Ōsaka?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yao on the afternoon of March 20, 2025 at 17:35 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 264km north-northeast of Yao at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yao, Ōsaka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yao, Ōsaka?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Yao on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 168km south of Yao at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yao, Ōsaka?
In the past 10 years, 419 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yao. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
