Latest earthquakes near Kure, Hirochima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kure, Hirochima, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kure? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kure (also known as 呉), it will show up within minutes.
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.
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).
Kure Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 331 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 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kure roughly every 11 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 8 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 | 289 | 87.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 10.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 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 Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-southwest of Kure, at a depth of 24 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-southwest of Kure. It is the strongest earthquake near Kure 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 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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kure on the night of August 13, 2026 at 04:06 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 236km southwest of Kure at a depth of 10km 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, 331 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kure. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
