Latest earthquakes near Fukuoka 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 福岡市), 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.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Apr 8, 2024 10:25AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit near Nichinan in Japan on Monday Morning.
Fukuoka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 391 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fukuoka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fukuoka roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fukuoka in 2016. A total of 134 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 7 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 | 338 | 86.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 12.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 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 Apr 16, 2016 01:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 95 kilometers (59 mi) south-southeast of Fukuoka, at a depth of 10 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Fukuoka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Fukuoka.
When was the last earthquake in Fukuoka?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fukuoka on the morning of April 26, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 92km south-east of Fukuoka at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fukuoka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fukuoka?
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?
In the past 10 years, 391 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fukuoka. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
