2018 Osaka earthquake
| 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 JST |
| Duration | A few seconds |
| Magnitude | 5.6 Mw 6.1 MJMA |
| Depth | 10.3 km (6 mi) |
| Epicenter | 34°49′30″N 135°38′20″E / 34.825°N 135.639°E |
| Type | Complex faulting on strike-slip and reverse faults |
| Areas affected | Osaka Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, Hyōgo Prefecture, Nara Prefecture |
| Total damage | approx. $1.6 billion |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) JMA 6− |
| Peak acceleration | 0.92 g 900.4 Gal |
| Tsunami | No |
| Aftershocks | Mw 4.6 |
| Casualties | 4 dead, 434 injured |
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 10.3 kilometres (6.4 mi). The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a magnitude of 6.1 Mj and an intensity of 6 lower on the shindo scale.
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.