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.
Sep 7, 2024 02:16PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Aug 16, 2024 08:35AM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Aug 15, 2024 06:06PM
Shallow M5.4 FORESHOCK struck on Thursday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Taipei (Taiwan).
Apr 3, 2024 08:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Okinawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3094 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 309 earthquakes per year, or 25 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 609 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 | 2772 | 89.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 300 | 9.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 21 | 0.68% |
| 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 124 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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Okinawa on the morning of September 8, 2024 at 06:53 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 275km west of Ishigaki at a depth of 13km under land. 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, 3094 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Okinawa. This averages to 309 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
