Natural Hazard Risks in Osaka, Japan
Population: 2.8M
Osaka faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from floods (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Osaka, Japan.
Hazard Risk Overview
Flood Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- •22 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Landslide Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- •36 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Active in the last 12 months (14 events)
Earthquake Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 10
- •Moderate risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
- •Active in the last 12 months (18 events)
Wildfire Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 0
- •Moderate risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
No significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Osaka. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
View full wildfire risk details →
Extreme Heat Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 2
- •Moderate risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •2 events on record in proximity
Nearby Cities
Protect Your Assets & Operations in Osaka
DisasterAWARE provides real-time monitoring and alerting for all hazard types in Osaka, Japan and beyond. Better understand risks and impacts with real-time, early warning, and historical data to strengthen preparedness, response, and resilience.