Latest earthquakes near Okinawa 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 沖縄), 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 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).
Okinawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1088 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Okinawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 108 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Okinawa roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Okinawa in 2022. A total of 260 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Okinawa 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 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 | 966 | 88.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 118 | 10.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.37% |
| 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 Jun 14, 2020 00:51 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) north of Okinawa, at a depth of 165 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Okinawa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jun 10, 1938 18:53, 284 kilometers (176 mi) north of Okinawa. It is the strongest earthquake near Okinawa in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Okinawa.
Nearest earthquakes from Okinawa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Okinawa.
When was the last earthquake in Okinawa?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Okinawa on the night of January 18, 2025 at 04:57 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 142km east-northeast of Okinawa at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Okinawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Okinawa?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Okinawa on the evening of June 10, 1938 at 18:53 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 284km west-southwest of Okinawa at a depth of 20km under water in the East China Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Okinawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Okinawa?
In the past 10 years, 1088 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Okinawa. This averages to 109 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
