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Latest earthquakes near Fukuoka, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fukuoka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fukuoka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fukuoka (also known as 福岡県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Fukuoka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fukuoka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fukuoka and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 11:13PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan).
Sep 14, 2024 08:03AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 199km from Kagoshima (Japan) on Saturday Morning.
Aug 8, 2024 04:42PM
On Thursday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M7.1 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan).
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Fukuoka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 536 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fukuoka, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 53 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fukuoka roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fukuoka in 2016. A total of 139 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fukuoka that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fukuoka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Fukuoka 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 | 470 | 87.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 11.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fukuoka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fukuoka occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) south-southeast of Fukuoka, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fukuoka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 217 kilometers (135 mi) south-southeast of Fukuoka. It is the strongest earthquake near Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka, Japan 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 Fukuoka.
Earthquakes by city in Fukuoka
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Fukuoka, Japan.
Use this regional Fukuoka earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ōnojō, Iizuka, Yukuhashi, Dazaifu, Maebaru-chūō, Koga, Nōgata, Tagawa, Nakama, Nishifukuma, Amagi, Yanagawa, Umi, Ōkawa, Kanda, Shingū, Sasaguri, Sue, Buzen, Setakamachi-takayanagi and Tanushimarumachi-toyoki.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fukuoka.
When was the last earthquake in Fukuoka, Japan?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukuoka on the evening of September 16, 2024 at 23:13 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 253km south-southeast of Fukuoka at a depth of 16km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fukuoka, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fukuoka, Japan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukuoka on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 217km south-east of Fukuoka at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fukuoka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fukuoka, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 536 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fukuoka. This averages to 54 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
