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.
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.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Dec 23, 2025 06:44PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Philippine Sea 173km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
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 258km from Hamamatsu (Japan).
Yao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 429 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 42 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 | 398 | 92.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 6.29% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.93% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yao.
When was the last earthquake in Yao, Ōsaka?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yao on the afternoon of January 9, 2026 at 12:02 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 232km west-northwest of Yao at a depth of 0km under land. 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, 429 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yao. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
