Latest earthquakes near Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka today
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Recent Chikushino-shi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chikushino-shi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chikushino-shi and elsewhere.
Aug 8, 2024 04:42PM
On Thursday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M7.1 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan).
Chikushino-shi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 435 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chikushino-shi roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chikushino-shi in 2016. A total of 136 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chikushino-shi that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chikushino-shi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Chikushino-shi 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 | 380 | 87.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 48 | 11.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chikushino-shi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chikushino-shi occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 214 kilometers (133 mi) south-southeast of Chikushino-shi, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chikushino-shi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 202 kilometers (126 mi) south-southeast of Chikushino-shi. It is the strongest earthquake near Chikushino-shi 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 Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka 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 Chikushino-shi.
Nearest earthquakes from Chikushino-shi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka. 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 Chikushino-shi.
When was the last earthquake in Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chikushino-shi on the afternoon of October 1, 2024 at 14:52 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south-east of Chikushino-shi at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chikushino-shi on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 202km south-east of Chikushino-shi at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chikushino-shi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka?
In the past 10 years, 435 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chikushino-shi. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
