Latest earthquakes near Naha, Okinawa today
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Recent Naha Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Naha. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Naha and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 08:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Naha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Naha, Okinawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 111 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Naha roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Naha in 2022. A total of 260 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Naha that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Naha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Naha 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 | 988 | 88.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 125 | 11.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Naha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Naha occurred on Jun 14, 2020 00:51 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) north of Naha, at a depth of 165 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Naha in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jun 10, 1938 18:53, 267 kilometers (166 mi) north of Naha. It is the strongest earthquake near Naha 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 Naha, 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 Naha.
Nearest earthquakes from Naha
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Naha, 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 Naha.
When was the last earthquake in Naha, Okinawa?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Naha on the night of April 30, 2024 at 04:23 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 96km east-southeast of Naha at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Naha, Okinawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Naha, Okinawa?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Naha on the evening of June 10, 1938 at 18:53 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 267km west-southwest of Naha at a depth of 20km under water in the East China Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Naha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Naha, Okinawa?
In the past 10 years, 1117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Naha. This averages to 112 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
