Latest Earthquakes in Okinawa

Live map and archive of seismic activity in Okinawa, Japan.

Updated: 00:45

Recent notable earthquakes in and around Okinawa

Updated as agencies revise events

Most Recent

5 days ago
3.6
Adjacent Sea of Okinawa Main Island
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Okinawa, Japan Activity Report

M1.5+
Past 24 Hours0
Past 7 Days1
Past 30 Days≥11
Past 365 Days≥224

Largest recorded earthquakes

Past 24 HoursNo events
3.6
Past 7 DaysView
Adjacent Sea of Okinawa Main Island
4.8
Past 30 DaysView
Miyakojima, Japan · 165 km SSE
6.1
Past 365 DaysView
Hirara, Japan · 147 km NNE

Filtered Statistics

Total earthquakes
≥11
4.8
Largest MagnitudeView
Miyakojima, Japan · 165 km SSE
Significant
No data
3.6
Most Recent5 days ago
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Adjacent Sea of Okinawa Main Island
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 9Intermediate-focus 2Deep-focus 0

Filtered Statistics

11 events
3.6
Adjacent Sea of Okinawa Main Island
10/19/202613:4150 km deepView
4.8
Miyakojima, Japan · 165 km SSE
10/11/202612:1310 km deepView
2.8
Adjacent Sea of Okinawa Main Island
10/6/202617:0130 km deepView
4.6
Yonakuni, Japan · 76 km NNE
10/5/202613:31150 km deepView
3.9
Adjacent Sea of​ Miyakojima Island
10/3/202623:4550 km deepView
4.6
Itoman, Japan · 130 km SE
9/30/202621:1110 km deepView
4.1
Itoman, Japan · 135 km SE
9/30/202617:5910 km deepView
3.5
Adjacent Sea of Okinawa Main Island
9/27/202608:3740 km deepView
4.5
Kunigami, Japan · 42 km ENE
9/25/202619:1431 km deepView
3.8
Adjacent Sea of Okinawa Main Island
9/25/202619:1410 km deepView
4.4
Iheya, Japan · 72 km NW
9/25/202612:21126 km deepView

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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Okinawa

How often are earthquakes recorded in the Okinawa area?

In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Okinawa was 1. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

What makes an earthquake “significant”?

It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.

How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Okinawa area?

The largest earthquake recorded in Okinawa in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 3.6. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

How far back does the earthquake data go?

The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.

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