Latest earthquakes near Ishigaki, Okinawa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ishigaki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ishigaki (also known as 石垣市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ishigaki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ishigaki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ishigaki and elsewhere.
Dec 4, 2024 09:09AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 109km from Ishigaki (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Nov 30, 2024 06:07PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Ishigaki (Japan).
Nov 30, 2024 05:46PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit in the East China Sea near Hirara (Japan) on Saturday Afternoon.
Apr 3, 2024 08:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Ishigaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2233 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ishigaki, Okinawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 223 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ishigaki roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ishigaki in 2024. A total of 626 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ishigaki 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 Ishigaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ishigaki 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 | 2008 | 89.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 205 | 9.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ishigaki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ishigaki 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 Ishigaki 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 Ishigaki 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 Ishigaki, Okinawa 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 Ishigaki.
Nearest earthquakes from Ishigaki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ishigaki, Okinawa. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ishigaki.
When was the last earthquake in Ishigaki, Okinawa?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ishigaki on the night of December 18, 2024 at 01:30 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 131km west-northwest of Ishigaki at a depth of 111km under water in the East China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ishigaki, Okinawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ishigaki, Okinawa?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ishigaki 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 Ishigaki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ishigaki, Okinawa?
In the past 10 years, 2233 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ishigaki. This averages to 223 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
