Latest earthquakes near Kitakyushu, Fukuoka today
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Recent Kitakyushu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kitakyushu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kitakyushu and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2026 10:18AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Matsue in Japan on Tuesday Morning.
Kitakyushu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 398 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kitakyushu, 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 Kitakyushu roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kitakyushu in 2016. A total of 122 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kitakyushu that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kitakyushu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kitakyushu 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 | 345 | 86.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 45 | 11.31% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kitakyushu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kitakyushu occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) south-southeast of Kitakyushu, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kitakyushu 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 Kitakyushu. It is the strongest earthquake near Kitakyushu in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kitakyushu, 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 Kitakyushu.
Nearest earthquakes from Kitakyushu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kitakyushu, 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 Kitakyushu.
When was the last earthquake in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kitakyushu on the afternoon of January 9, 2026 at 12:02 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 269km north-east of Kitakyushu at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kitakyushu, Fukuoka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kitakyushu, Fukuoka?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kitakyushu on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 217km south-southeast of Kitakyushu at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kitakyushu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kitakyushu, Fukuoka?
In the past 10 years, 398 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kitakyushu. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
