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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 hours ago (Apr 24 23:20 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 287 km WSW from Ishigaki |
| 1 day ago (Apr 24 01:48 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 184 km WSW from Ishigaki |
| 2 days ago (Apr 23 09:02 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 159 km W from Ishigaki |
| 6 days ago (Apr 19 09:58 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 299 km NE from Okinawa |
| 7 days ago (Apr 18 05:10 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 38 km W from Ishigaki |
| 7 days ago (Apr 17 18:08 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 235 km W from Ishigaki |
| 11 days ago (Apr 14 14:58 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 231 km W from Ishigaki |
| 12 days ago (Apr 13 02:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 130 km SSE from Ishigaki |
| 14 days ago (Apr 11 16:49 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 27 km W from Ishigaki |
| 14 days ago (Apr 11 08:59 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 169 km WSW from Ishigaki |
| 16 days ago (Apr 9 10:53 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 234 km W from Ishigaki |
| 16 days ago (Apr 9 00:26 Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 118 km WNW from Ishigaki |
| 16 days ago (Apr 8 17:49 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 242 km ESE from Ishigaki |
| 20 days ago (Apr 4 22:12 Tokyo) |
M 4.0 | 265 km W from Ishigaki |
| 20 days ago (Apr 4 17:54 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 222 km W from Ishigaki |
| 22 days ago (Apr 3 03:01 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 260 km W from Ishigaki |
| 23 days ago (Apr 2 13:35 Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 86 km ESE from Naha |
| 23 days ago (Apr 2 09:28 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 94 km E from Naha |
| 23 days ago (Apr 2 08:59 Tokyo) |
M 5.0 | 91 km ESE from Naha |
| 23 days ago (Apr 1 20:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 241 km SW from Ishigaki |
| 24 days ago (Apr 1 02:37 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 132 km ENE from Ishigaki |
| 24 days ago (Mar 31 20:27 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 90 km S from Naha |
| 25 days ago (Mar 31 16:51 Tokyo) |
M 3.8 | 175 km NE from Naha |
| 31 days ago (Mar 25 10:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 85 km ESE from Naha |
| 31 days ago (Mar 25 10:40 Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 262 km WSW from Ishigaki |
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.
Apr 9, 2025 10:53AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Taipei (Taiwan).
Apr 9, 2025 12:26AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the East China Sea 118km from Ishigaki (Japan) on Wednesday Night.
Mar 9, 2025 03:54AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Naze (Japan) on Sunday Night.
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 701 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 | 2802 | 89.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 300 | 9.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.54% |
| 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 |
| Feb 7, 2018 00:50 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 254 km W from Ishigaki |
| Apr 3, 2024 09:11 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 253 km W from Ishigaki |
| May 31, 2016 14:23 (Tokyo) |
M 6.4 | 211 km NW from Ishigaki |
| Sep 18, 2023 22:21 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 247 km W from Naha |
| Jan 3, 2022 18:46 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 196 km WSW from Ishigaki |
| 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 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Okinawa on the evening of April 24, 2025 at 23:20 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 287km 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.
