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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Osaka, Japan

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

Risk: 5Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
  • 10 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months

Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.1 - 11 km SSW of Takahama, Japan (2025-10-20) — 11,100,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

1
Los Angeles, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
San Jose, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
3
San Francisco, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
4
Seattle, WA
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
5
Long Beach, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
Oakland, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
7
Tokyo, Japan
Risk: 9Historical: 8
8
Istanbul, Turkey
Risk: 9Historical: 10
9
Kathmandu, Nepal
Risk: 9Historical: 8
10
Quito, Ecuador
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Osaka is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Osaka Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Osaka

Earthquake - 5.5 - 2km NNW of Hirakata, Japan

June 16, 2018 — WATCH

Impact data not available

5.0 - near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan

July 19, 2010 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.1 - 11 km SSW of Takahama, Japan

October 19, 2025 — ADVISORY

11,100,000 people exposed; $2,444,598M capital exposed

Earthquake - 5.2 - 10km NE of Tanabe, Japan

November 18, 2016 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

5.0 - near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan

February 20, 2011 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
  • 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
  • 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
  • 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
  • 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly

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