Latest earthquakes near Ōtsu, Shiga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ōtsu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ōtsu (also known as 大津市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ōtsu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ōtsu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ōtsu 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).
Ōtsu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 544 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ōtsu, Shiga in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 54 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ōtsu roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ōtsu in 2024. A total of 150 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ōtsu that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ōtsu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ōtsu 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 | 506 | 93.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 6.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ōtsu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ōtsu occurred on Jul 28, 2019 03:31 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-southeast of Ōtsu, at a depth of 367 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ōtsu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Dec 21, 1946 04:19, 209 kilometers (130 mi) south-southeast of Ōtsu. It is the strongest earthquake near Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu, Shiga 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 Ōtsu.
Nearest earthquakes from Ōtsu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ōtsu, Shiga. 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 Ōtsu.
When was the last earthquake in Ōtsu, Shiga?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōtsu on the afternoon of January 9, 2026 at 12:02 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 245km west of Ōtsu at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ōtsu, Shiga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ōtsu, Shiga?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōtsu on the night of December 21, 1946 at 04:19 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 209km south of Ōtsu at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ōtsu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ōtsu, Shiga?
In the past 10 years, 544 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ōtsu. This averages to 54 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
