Latest earthquakes near Ōmuta, Fukuoka today
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Recent Ōmuta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ōmuta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ōmuta and elsewhere.
Mar 21, 2026 08:12PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 232km from Kagoshima (Japan) on Saturday Evening.
Ōmuta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 531 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ōmuta, Fukuoka in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 53 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ōmuta roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ōmuta in 2016. A total of 136 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ōmuta that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ōmuta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ōmuta 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 | 465 | 87.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 56 | 10.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ōmuta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ōmuta occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 173 kilometers (107 mi) south-east of Ōmuta, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ōmuta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 172 kilometers (107 mi) south-east of Ōmuta. It is the strongest earthquake near Ōmuta 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 Ōmuta, 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 Ōmuta.
Nearest earthquakes from Ōmuta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ōmuta, 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 Ōmuta.
When was the last earthquake in Ōmuta, Fukuoka?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōmuta on the morning of April 4, 2026 at 06:39 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 205km north-east of Ōmuta at a depth of 50km under water in the Seto Naikai. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ōmuta, Fukuoka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ōmuta, Fukuoka?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōmuta on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 172km south-east of Ōmuta at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ōmuta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ōmuta, Fukuoka?
In the past 10 years, 531 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ōmuta. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
