Latest earthquakes near Ōmuta, Fukuoka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ōmuta, Fukuoka, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ōmuta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ōmuta (also known as 大牟田), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 16 hours ago (Mar 29 04:45 Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 201 km SSE from Ōmuta |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 17:28 Tokyo) |
M 3.7 | 61 km SSE from Ōmuta |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 05:00 Tokyo) |
M 4.8 | 73 km S from Ōmuta |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 00:40 Tokyo) |
M 2.2 | 291 km N from Ōmuta |
| 38 days ago (Feb 19 19:36 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 166 km S from Ōmuta |
| 40 days ago (Feb 17 12:58 Tokyo) |
M 3.5 | 49 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 56 days ago (Feb 1 07:16 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 230 km S from Ōmuta |
| 61 days ago (Jan 27 14:06 Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 183 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 66 days ago (Jan 21 22:31 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 221 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 71 days ago (Jan 17 20:33 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 178 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 71 days ago (Jan 17 20:32 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 212 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 73 days ago (Jan 15 02:55 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 187 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 73 days ago (Jan 15 02:12 Tokyo) |
M 5.3 | 195 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 11:50 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 192 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 10:56 Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 160 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 08:55 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 186 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 01:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 179 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 01:14 Tokyo) |
M 5.2 | 164 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 74 days ago (Jan 13 23:17 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 162 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 74 days ago (Jan 13 21:42 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 189 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 74 days ago (Jan 13 21:35 Tokyo) |
M 3.9 | 193 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 74 days ago (Jan 13 21:29 Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 200 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 74 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 169 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 78 days ago (Jan 10 01:26 Tokyo) |
M 4.3 | 185 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 82 days ago (Jan 6 18:22 Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 159 km ESE from Ōmuta |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ōmuta
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.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Ōmuta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 550 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 55 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 | 481 | 87.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 10.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 16:42 (Tokyo) |
M 7.1 | 173 km SE from Ōmuta |
| Apr 16, 2016 01:25 (Tokyo) |
M 7.0 | 39 km SE from Ōmuta |
| 74 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Tokyo) |
M 6.8 | 169 km SE from Ōmuta |
| Nov 14, 2015 05:51 (Tokyo) |
M 6.7 | 271 km SSW from Ōmuta |
| Jan 22, 2022 01:08 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 152 km ESE from Ōmuta |
| Jan 8, 2019 21:39 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 278 km SSE from Ōmuta |
| Apr 17, 2024 23:14 (Tokyo) |
M 6.3 | 180 km E from Ōmuta |
| Apr 14, 2016 21:26 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 36 km SE from Ōmuta |
| May 10, 2019 08:48 (Tokyo) |
M 6.2 | 192 km SE from Ōmuta |
| Apr 15, 2016 00:03 (Tokyo) |
M 6.0 | 45 km SE from Ōmuta |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2019 18:10 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 3 km NE from Ōmuta |
| Jan 26, 2019 14:16 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 10 km E from Ōmuta |
| May 6, 2018 21:13 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 28 km SE from Ōmuta |
| Apr 28, 2016 15:30 (Tokyo) |
M 4.9 | 30 km S from Ōmuta |
| Jul 9, 2018 03:53 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 30 km WNW from Ōmuta |
| Apr 16, 2016 22:05 (Tokyo) |
M 4.5 | 33 km ESE from Ōmuta |
| Apr 15, 2016 13:50 (Tokyo) |
M 4.2 | 32 km SE from Ōmuta |
| Apr 14, 2016 22:06 (Tokyo) |
M 4.4 | 32 km SE from Ōmuta |
| Apr 16, 2016 17:40 (Tokyo) |
M 4.7 | 31 km SSE from Ōmuta |
| Apr 16, 2016 07:42 (Tokyo) |
M 4.1 | 33 km SE from Ōmuta |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Ōmuta
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ōmuta.
When was the last earthquake in Ōmuta, Fukuoka?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ōmuta on the night of March 29, 2025 at 04:45 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 201km south-southeast of Ōmuta at a depth of 33km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 550 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ōmuta. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
