2018 Osaka earthquake
On 18 June 2018, around 7:58:35 a.m. Japan Standard Time, an earthquake measuring 5.6 Mw on the moment magnitude scale (preliminary 5.5 Mw) struck in northern Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The earthquake's epicenter was near Takatsuki and occurred at a depth of approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi). The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a magnitude of 6.1 Mj and an intensity of 6 lower on the shindo scale.
| 大阪府北部地震 | |
| UTC time | 2018-06-17 22:58:35 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 612142414 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 18 June 2018 |
| Local time | 7:58:35 a.m. JST |
| Magnitude | 5.6 Mw 6.1 MJMA |
| Depth | 13 km (8 mi) |
| Epicenter | 34.844°N 135.622°E |
| Type | Complex faulting on strike-slip and reverse faults |
| Total damage | approx. $1.6 billion |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) JMA 6− |
| Peak acceleration | 0.92 g 900.4 Gal |
| Tsunami | No |
| Casualties | 4 dead, 434 injured |
Shaking from the earthquake was felt strongly in the prefecture and the nearby metropolitan areas of Osaka and Kyoto, temporarily disrupting electrical and gas service to 170,000 homes and buildings. The earthquake struck during rush hour, disrupting train services for several hours, and also damaged water pipes and hundreds of homes. Four people were killed, 15 serious injuries were reported, and 419 people had minor injuries.