Latest earthquakes near Kurume, Fukuoka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kurume? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kurume (also known as 久留米), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 04:45 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 260 km SSE from Kurume |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 17:28 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 91 km S from Kurume |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 05:00 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 103 km S from Kurume |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 00:40 Tokyo) |
M 2.2 | 261 km NNW from Kurume |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 15:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 298 km E from Kurume |
| 38 days ago (Feb 19 19:36 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 197 km S from Kurume |
| 40 days ago (Feb 17 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 73 km SSE from Kurume |
| 57 days ago (Feb 1 07:16 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 262 km S from Kurume |
| 61 days ago (Jan 27 14:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 204 km SE from Kurume |
| 67 days ago (Jan 21 22:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 239 km SE from Kurume |
| 71 days ago (Jan 17 20:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 196 km SE from Kurume |
| 71 days ago (Jan 17 20:32 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 229 km SE from Kurume |
| 74 days ago (Jan 15 02:55 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 207 km SE from Kurume |
| 74 days ago (Jan 15 02:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 216 km SE from Kurume |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 11:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 210 km SE from Kurume |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 10:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 178 km SE from Kurume |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 08:55 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 205 km SE from Kurume |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 01:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 201 km SSE from Kurume |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 01:14 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 184 km SE from Kurume |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 23:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 184 km SSE from Kurume |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 210 km SE from Kurume |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 213 km SE from Kurume |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 219 km SE from Kurume |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 191 km SSE from Kurume |
| 79 days ago (Jan 10 01:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 199 km SE from Kurume |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kurume
Recent Kurume Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kurume. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kurume and elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Kurume Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 487 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kurume, Fukuoka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kurume roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kurume in 2016. A total of 138 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kurume that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kurume in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kurume 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 | 423 | 86.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 56 | 11.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kurume
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kurume occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 196 kilometers (122 mi) south-southeast of Kurume, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kurume in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 188 kilometers (117 mi) south-southeast of Kurume. It is the strongest earthquake near Kurume in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kurume, 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 Kurume.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 16:42 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 196 km SSE from Kurume |
| Apr 16, 2016 01:25 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 63 km SSE from Kurume |
| 75 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 191 km SSE from Kurume |
| Apr 17, 2024 23:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 172 km E from Kurume |
| Jan 22, 2022 01:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 156 km ESE from Kurume |
| Apr 14, 2016 21:26 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 61 km SSE from Kurume |
| May 10, 2019 08:48 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 212 km SE from Kurume |
| Apr 15, 2016 00:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 71 km SSE from Kurume |
| May 3, 2020 20:54 (Tokyo) |
M 5.9 | 265 km SW from Kurume |
| Apr 29, 2017 21:32 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 291 km SSE from Kurume |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kurume
Nearest earthquakes from Kurume
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kurume, Fukuoka. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2019 18:10 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 30 km S from Kurume |
| Jan 26, 2019 14:16 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 31 km S from Kurume |
| Jul 9, 2018 03:53 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 36 km WSW from Kurume |
| Apr 16, 2016 03:16 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 41 km SE from Kurume |
| Apr 16, 2016 01:45 (Tokyo) |
M 5.7 | 51 km SSE from Kurume |
| Apr 16, 2016 22:05 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 53 km SSE from Kurume |
| Apr 16, 2016 03:20 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 53 km ESE from Kurume |
| Apr 16, 2016 04:24 (Tokyo) |
M 4.6 | 54 km SE from Kurume |
| Nov 18, 2016 10:19 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 53 km NW from Kurume |
| Apr 15, 2016 15:27 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 55 km SSE from Kurume |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kurume
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kurume.
When was the last earthquake in Kurume, Fukuoka?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kurume on the night of March 29, 2025 at 04:45 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 260km south-southeast of Kurume at a depth of 33km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kurume, Fukuoka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kurume, Fukuoka?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kurume on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 188km south-east of Kurume at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kurume since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kurume, Fukuoka?
In the past 10 years, 487 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kurume. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
