Latest earthquakes near Kumamoto, Japan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kumamoto, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kumamoto? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kumamoto (also known as 熊本県), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kumamoto Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kumamoto. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kumamoto and elsewhere.
Dec 17, 2024 01:09PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the East China Sea near Kagoshima (Japan).
Nov 17, 2024 09:16PM
On Sunday Evening an Unusually powerful M6.1 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 291km from Kagoshima (Japan).
Kumamoto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 641 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kumamoto, Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 64 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kumamoto roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kumamoto in 2016. A total of 153 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kumamoto that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kumamoto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kumamoto 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 | 567 | 88.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 65 | 10.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.09% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kumamoto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kumamoto occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 139 kilometers (86 mi) south-east of Kumamoto, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kumamoto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 140 kilometers (87 mi) south-east of Kumamoto. It is the strongest earthquake near Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto, Japan 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 Kumamoto.
Earthquakes by city in Kumamoto
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kumamoto, Japan.
Use this regional Kumamoto earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tamana, Hondomachi-hondo, Uto, Hitoyoshi, Ōzu, Yamaga, Uekimachi-mōno, Minamata, Aso, Kikuchi, Matsubase, Mifune, Ushibukamachi and Nagasu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kumamoto.
When was the last earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kumamoto on the morning of December 20, 2024 at 11:51 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 184km south-east of Kumamoto at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kumamoto, Japan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kumamoto, Japan?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kumamoto on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 140km east-southeast of Kumamoto at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kumamoto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kumamoto, Japan?
In the past 10 years, 641 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kumamoto. This averages to 64 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
