Latest earthquakes near Kumamoto today

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List of latest earthquakes near Kumamoto.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 6, 2025 14:07
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 396 km SSW
from Kumamoto
Jul 4, 2025 13:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 165 km SE
from Kumamoto
Jul 3, 2025 21:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 151 km E
from Kumamoto
Jul 3, 2025 16:13
(Tokyo)
M 5.5 397 km SSW
from Kumamoto
Jul 2, 2025 05:18
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 255 km S
from Kumamoto
Jun 29, 2025 16:11
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 398 km SSW
from Kumamoto
Jun 23, 2025 02:07
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 205 km SSE
from Kumamoto
Jun 18, 2025 21:30
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 137 km SE
from Kumamoto
Jun 11, 2025 04:48
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 160 km SE
from Kumamoto
Jun 9, 2025 06:41
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 218 km NNE
from Kumamoto
Jun 3, 2025 20:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 154 km ENE
from Kumamoto
May 2, 2025 10:44
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 190 km SSE
from Kumamoto
Apr 28, 2025 16:54
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 35 km SSW
from Kumamoto
Apr 26, 2025 12:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 42 km SW
from Kumamoto
Apr 18, 2025 08:57
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 81 km NE
from Kumamoto
Apr 18, 2025 08:57
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 57 km E
from Kumamoto
Apr 14, 2025 05:38
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 210 km SSE
from Kumamoto
Apr 6, 2025 02:32
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 168 km S
from Kumamoto
Apr 3, 2025 06:42
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 198 km SSE
from Kumamoto
Apr 2, 2025 23:13
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 212 km SSE
from Kumamoto
Apr 2, 2025 23:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 218 km SSE
from Kumamoto
Mar 29, 2025 04:45
(Tokyo)
M 4.7 206 km SSE
from Kumamoto
Mar 18, 2025 17:28
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 35 km SSW
from Kumamoto
Mar 18, 2025 05:00
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 37 km SSW
from Kumamoto
Feb 28, 2025 15:29
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 297 km ENE
from Kumamoto

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kumamoto

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.

Kumamoto Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
60 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5.5
Jul 6, 2025 14:07

Average

A total of 605 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kumamoto in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 60 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kumamoto roughly every 6 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kumamoto in 2016. A total of 138 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kumamoto that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Kumamoto with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kumamoto (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 533 88.1%
Mag. 5 61 10.08%
Mag. 6 9 1.49%
Mag. 7 2 0.33%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Kumamoto

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Aug 8, 2024 16:42.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Nov 19, 1941 01:46.

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 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Kumamoto.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Kumamoto.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 8, 2024 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 139 km SE
from Kumamoto
Apr 16, 2016 01:25
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 6 km ESE
from Kumamoto
Jan 13, 2025 21:19
(Tokyo)
M 6.8 135 km SE
from Kumamoto
Nov 14, 2015 05:51
(Tokyo)
M 6.7 264 km SW
from Kumamoto
Apr 17, 2024 23:14
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 164 km ENE
from Kumamoto
Jan 22, 2022 01:08
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 126 km E
from Kumamoto
Jan 8, 2019 21:39
(Tokyo)
M 6.3 249 km S
from Kumamoto
May 10, 2019 08:48
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 158 km SE
from Kumamoto
Apr 14, 2016 21:26
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 2 km SSE
from Kumamoto
Apr 2, 2025 23:03
(Tokyo)
M 6.1 218 km SSE
from Kumamoto

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Nearest earthquakes from Kumamoto

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kumamoto. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Kumamoto.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 20, 2016 16:01
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 0 km NW
from Kumamoto
Apr 15, 2016 13:50
(Tokyo)
M 4.2 2 km NW
from Kumamoto
Apr 14, 2016 21:26
(Tokyo)
M 6.2 2 km SSE
from Kumamoto
Apr 14, 2016 22:06
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 2 km N
from Kumamoto
Apr 14, 2016 23:28
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 4 km ESE
from Kumamoto
Apr 15, 2016 07:46
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 5 km SSE
from Kumamoto
Apr 16, 2016 04:05
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 4 km ESE
from Kumamoto
Apr 19, 2016 12:52
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 5 km S
from Kumamoto
Apr 18, 2016 08:35
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 5 km NNE
from Kumamoto
Apr 16, 2016 07:42
(Tokyo)
M 4.1 5 km WSW
from Kumamoto

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kumamoto

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kumamoto.

When was the last earthquake in Kumamoto?

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kumamoto on the afternoon of July 6, 2025 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 396km south-southwest of Kumamoto at a depth of 10km under water in the East China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kumamoto in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Kumamoto?

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?

In the past 10 years, 605 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kumamoto. This averages to 61 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.