Latest earthquakes near Okinawa, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Okinawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Okinawa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Okinawa (also known as 沖繩縣), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:40 Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 250 km WSW from Ishigaki |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 03:38 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 248 km WSW from Ishigaki |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 07:14 Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 161 km NNE from Ishigaki |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 14:44 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 190 km SSW from Naha |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 23:11 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 98 km SW from Naha |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 00:54 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 270 km NE from Naha |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 23:56 Tokyo) |
M 3.6 | 81 km NNW from Naha |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 01:44 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 292 km NNE from Okinawa |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 14:09 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 304 km WSW from Ishigaki |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 19:36 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 11 km ESE from Okinawa |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 12:23 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 90 km NNW from Naha |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 11:10 Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 384 km NE from Naha |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 08:04 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 119 km NNE from Naha |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 14:57 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 370 km NE from Naha |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 13:24 Tokyo) |
M 5.1 | 366 km NE from Naha |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 08:42 Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 381 km NE from Naha |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 03:54 Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 370 km NE from Naha |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 05:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 279 km W from Ishigaki |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 05:49 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 170 km W from Naha |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 15:43 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 62 km E from Naha |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 11:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 185 km E from Naha |
| 28 days ago (Feb 26 02:10 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 132 km ENE from Ishigaki |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 12:51 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 290 km NNE from Naha |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 01:40 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 109 km NW from Naha |
| 32 days ago (Feb 22 16:25 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 191 km WSW from Naha |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Okinawa
Recent Okinawa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Okinawa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Okinawa and elsewhere.
Mar 23, 2025 07:14AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the East China Sea 115km from Hirara (Japan) on Sunday Morning.
Mar 13, 2025 02:09PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Mar 11, 2025 11:10AM
Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Naze (Japan).
Mar 9, 2025 02:57PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the East China Sea near Naze (Japan).
Mar 9, 2025 01:24PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the East China Sea near Naze (Japan) on Sunday Afternoon.
Mar 9, 2025 08:42AM
Shallow M5.7 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Philippine Sea near Naze (Japan) on Sunday Morning.
Okinawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Okinawa, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 312 earthquakes per year, or 26 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Okinawa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Okinawa in 2024. A total of 700 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Okinawa that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Okinawa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Okinawa during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2799 | 89.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 300 | 9.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Okinawa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Okinawa occurred on Apr 3, 2024 08:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) west-southwest of Ishigaki, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Okinawa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 13:21, 235 kilometers (146 mi) west-southwest of Ishigaki. It is the strongest earthquake near Okinawa in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Okinawa, Japan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Okinawa.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 08:58 (Tokyo) |
M 7.4 | 266 km WSW from Ishigaki |
| Mar 23, 2022 02:41 (Tokyo) |
M 6.7 | 280 km WSW from Ishigaki |
| Jun 14, 2020 00:51 (Tokyo) |
M 6.6 | 299 km N from Naha |
| Apr 3, 2024 09:11 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 253 km W from Ishigaki |
| Apr 20, 2015 10:42 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 187 km W from Ishigaki |
| May 31, 2016 14:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 211 km NW from Ishigaki |
| Feb 7, 2018 00:50 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 254 km W from Ishigaki |
| Sep 18, 2023 22:21 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 247 km W from Naha |
| Oct 24, 2021 14:11 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 236 km W from Ishigaki |
| May 9, 2022 15:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 173 km WSW from Ishigaki |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Okinawa
Earthquakes by city in Okinawa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Okinawa, Japan.
Use this regional Okinawa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ginowan, Gushikawa, Nago, Itoman, Tomigusuku, Yomitan, Hirara, Katsuren-haebaru, Chatan, Ishikawa and Yonabaru.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Okinawa.
When was the last earthquake in Okinawa, Japan?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Okinawa on the morning of March 25, 2025 at 10:40 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 250km west-southwest of Ishigaki at a depth of 25km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Okinawa, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Okinawa, Japan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Okinawa on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 13:21 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 235km west-southwest of Ishigaki at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Okinawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Okinawa, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 3120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Okinawa. This averages to 312 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
