Breaking: 5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nara, Tremors Felt in Osaka and Kyoto
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Nara Prefecture on May 2, causing tremors across Japan's Kansai region including Osaka and Kyoto, with no reported damage or injuries.
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Japan at 6:28 p.m. Japan time on May 2, 2025, with a maximum seismic intensity of 4 on the Japanese scale. The epicenter was located in Nara Prefecture at a depth of 68 kilometers. Tremors were felt across multiple areas of the Kansai region, including Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, and Osaka. No tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake, though it caused significant alarm among tourists, as Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Wakayama are all major tourist destinations in Japan. To date, there have been no reports of damage or injuries from the earthquake.
