Latest earthquakes near Kure, Hirochima today
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Recent Kure Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kure. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kure and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Apr 8, 2024 10:25AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit near Nichinan in Japan on Monday Morning.
Jan 1, 2024 04:10PM
On Monday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Toyama in Japan.
Kure Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 340 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kure, Hirochima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kure roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kure in 2016. A total of 125 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kure that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kure in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kure 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 | 296 | 87.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 37 | 10.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kure
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kure occurred on Apr 16, 2016 01:25 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) south-west of Kure, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kure in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 241 kilometers (150 mi) south-west of Kure. It is the strongest earthquake near Kure in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kure, Hirochima 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 Kure.
Nearest earthquakes from Kure
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kure, Hirochima. 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 Kure.
When was the last earthquake in Kure, Hirochima?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kure on the night of May 6, 2024 at 00:50 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 116km south of Kure at a depth of 40km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kure, Hirochima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kure, Hirochima?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kure on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 241km south-southwest of Kure at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kure since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kure, Hirochima?
In the past 10 years, 340 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kure. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
