Latest earthquakes near Honmachi, Kumamoto today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Honmachi, Kumamoto, Japan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Honmachi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Honmachi (also known as ほんまち), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Honmachi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Honmachi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Honmachi 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).
Honmachi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 640 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Honmachi, Kumamoto 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 Honmachi roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Honmachi in 2016. A total of 154 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Honmachi that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Honmachi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Honmachi 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 | 565 | 88.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 66 | 10.31% |
| 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 Honmachi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Honmachi occurred on Aug 8, 2024 16:42 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 119 kilometers (74 mi) south-east of Honmachi, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Honmachi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1941 01:46, 133 kilometers (83 mi) south-east of Honmachi. It is the strongest earthquake near Honmachi 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 Honmachi, Kumamoto 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 Honmachi.
Nearest earthquakes from Honmachi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Honmachi, Kumamoto. 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 Honmachi.
When was the last earthquake in Honmachi, Kumamoto?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Honmachi on the morning of December 20, 2024 at 11:51 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 166km south-east of Honmachi at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Honmachi, Kumamoto in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Honmachi, Kumamoto?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Honmachi on the night of November 19, 1941 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 133km east-southeast of Honmachi at a depth of 35km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Honmachi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Honmachi, Kumamoto?
In the past 10 years, 640 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Honmachi. This averages to 64 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
