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.
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.
Nov 26, 2023 06:39PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the East China Sea 102km from Naha (Japan).
Nov 26, 2023 01:31PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M4.9 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Nov 20, 2023 05:24AM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Monday Night in the Philippine Sea near Naha (Japan).
Oct 24, 2023 08:05AM
On Tuesday Morning a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 157km from Taipei (Taiwan).
Oct 19, 2023 12:51PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Naha (Japan).
Oct 16, 2023 07:42PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit in the East China Sea near Hirara (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Okinawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2649 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 264 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Okinawa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Okinawa in 2022. A total of 460 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Okinawa that year. The strongest had a 6.7 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 7 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 | 2374 | 89.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 257 | 9.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Mar 23, 2022 02:41 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) west-southwest of Ishigaki, at a depth of 24 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 123 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.
Earthquakes by city in Okinawa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Okinawa, Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Okinawa.
When was the last earthquake in Okinawa, Japan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Okinawa on the night of December 3, 2023 at 05:03 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 195km northwest of Naha at a depth of 209km under water in the East China 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, 2649 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Okinawa. This averages to 265 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
