Latest Earthquakes near Yao

Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Yao, Osaka.

Updated: 15:48

Most Recent

3 days ago
2.3
Northern Wakayama Prefecture
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Yao Activity Report

M1.5+
Past 24 Hours0
Past 7 Days5
Past 30 Days≥10
Past 365 Days≥41

Largest recorded earthquakes

Past 24 HoursNo events
3.5
Past 7 DaysView
Northern Wakayama Prefecture
3.5
Past 30 DaysView
Northern Wakayama Prefecture
5.7
Past 365 DaysView
Kōya, Japan · 12 km SSW

Filtered Statistics

Total earthquakes
≥9
3.5
Largest MagnitudeView
Northern Wakayama Prefecture
Significant
No data
2.3
Most Recent3 days ago
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Northern Wakayama Prefecture
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 9Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0

Filtered Statistics

9 events
2.3
Northern Wakayama Prefecture
11/6/202618:540 km deepView
2.1
Northern Wakayama Prefecture
11/6/202618:510 km deepView
3.5
Northern Wakayama Prefecture
11/6/202618:0210 km deepView
3.1
Adjacent Awajishima Island
11/6/202613:4310 km deepView
2.5
Kiisuido Strait
10/28/202615:5010 km deepView
2.6
Kiisuido Strait
10/26/202609:4710 km deepView
2.2
Northern Wakayama Prefecture
10/18/202619:150 km deepView
2.8
Northern Wakayama Prefecture
10/17/202608:4210 km deepView
2.6
Kiisuido Strait
10/17/202602:5410 km deepView

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Common Questions about Earthquakes near Yao

How often are earthquakes recorded in the Yao area?

In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Yao was 5. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

When was the last earthquake near Yao?

The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Yao had a magnitude of 2.3 and occurred on November 7, 2026 at 03:54 AM GMT+9.

How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Yao area?

Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Yao, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 5.7. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

How far back does the earthquake data go?

The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.

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