Latest earthquakes near Kurume, Fukuoka today
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Recent Kurume Earthquake News
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Kurume Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 411 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 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kurume roughly every 8 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 | 361 | 87.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 10.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kurume.
When was the last earthquake in Kurume, Fukuoka?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kurume on the morning of August 11, 2026 at 11:57 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 92km south of Kurume at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 411 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kurume. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.

Aug 2, 2026 04:10AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan).
Jul 29, 2026 10:19PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Evening near Honmachi in Japan.
Jul 28, 2026 05:08PM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Honmachi in Japan.
Jul 28, 2026 04:27PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Kumamoto in Japan.
Jul 17, 2026 06:49AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Kanoya (Japan).