Latest earthquakes near Ishigaki, Okinawa today

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List of latest earthquakes near Ishigaki.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 29, 2024 21:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 238 km W
from Ishigaki
Sep 27, 2024 00:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 237 km W
from Ishigaki
Sep 26, 2024 08:43
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 90 km NE
from Ishigaki
Sep 21, 2024 19:51
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 251 km W
from Ishigaki
Sep 19, 2024 02:10
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 269 km W
from Ishigaki
Sep 19, 2024 00:09
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 176 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Sep 17, 2024 10:58
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 290 km NNE
from Ishigaki
Sep 15, 2024 13:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 212 km NNE
from Ishigaki
Sep 14, 2024 08:59
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 97 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Sep 13, 2024 13:59
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 250 km W
from Ishigaki
Sep 12, 2024 06:15
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 206 km W
from Ishigaki
Sep 11, 2024 22:41
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 259 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Sep 8, 2024 06:53
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 275 km W
from Ishigaki
Sep 7, 2024 23:01
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 134 km ENE
from Ishigaki
Sep 7, 2024 14:16
(Tokyo)
M 4.9 251 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Sep 2, 2024 17:26
(Tokyo)
M 5.0 259 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Sep 2, 2024 08:39
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 274 km NNE
from Ishigaki
Sep 1, 2024 03:21
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 257 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Aug 30, 2024 00:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 249 km E
from Ishigaki
Aug 29, 2024 05:14
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 254 km W
from Ishigaki
Aug 27, 2024 00:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 194 km W
from Ishigaki
Aug 22, 2024 22:56
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 224 km W
from Ishigaki
Aug 22, 2024 16:37
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 193 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Aug 22, 2024 10:23
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 270 km W
from Ishigaki
Aug 21, 2024 03:53
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 234 km W
from Ishigaki

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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.

Ishigaki Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
220 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.1
Sep 29, 2024 21:14

Average

A total of 2209 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 220 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 576 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ishigaki that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Ishigaki with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Ishigaki (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1988 90.0%
Mag. 5 200 9.05%
Mag. 6 20 0.91%
Mag. 7 1 0.05%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Ishigaki

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.4
On Apr 3, 2024 08:58.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Jun 5, 1920 13:21.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Ishigaki.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
Nov 11, 2021 00:45
(Tokyo)
M 6.6 247 km ESE
from Ishigaki
Apr 20, 2015 10:42
(Tokyo)
M 6.4 187 km W
from Ishigaki
Apr 3, 2024 09:11
(Tokyo)
M 6.4 253 km W
from Ishigaki
Feb 7, 2018 00:50
(Tokyo)
M 6.4 254 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 6.3 266 km NNE
from Ishigaki
May 9, 2022 15:23
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 173 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Jan 3, 2022 18:46
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 196 km WSW
from Ishigaki

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Ishigaki.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 30, 2017 07:41
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 11 km W
from Ishigaki
Oct 18, 2014 15:40
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 14 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Sep 7, 2015 00:23
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 14 km W
from Ishigaki
Apr 1, 2020 18:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 17 km SSE
from Ishigaki
Dec 20, 2018 14:16
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 18 km W
from Ishigaki
Jan 13, 2024 13:47
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 17 km NNW
from Ishigaki
Aug 30, 2022 09:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 17 km SSW
from Ishigaki
Mar 29, 2020 12:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 17 km SSE
from Ishigaki
Mar 29, 2020 12:39
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 18 km S
from Ishigaki
Aug 8, 2022 02:36
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 22 km SE
from Ishigaki

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ishigaki.

When was the last earthquake in Ishigaki, Okinawa?

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ishigaki on the evening of September 29, 2024 at 21:14 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 238km west of Ishigaki at a depth of 12km under water in the Philippine 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, 2209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ishigaki. This averages to 221 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.