Was there an earthquake near Kumamoto today?

The current summary and event explorer show M2.0+ earthquakes published by USGS within 100 km of Kumamoto. Select the 24-hour filter for today's matching events.

How close does an earthquake need to be to count as near Kumamoto?

The default local search uses a 100 km (62 mile) radius from the city-center coordinates. You can switch the explorer to 50 km or 300 km, and the selected circle is drawn on the map.

What does the historical section for Kumamoto include?

It summarizes M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km during the previous ten complete calendar years. The broader radius and higher magnitude threshold are shown separately so the historical totals are not confused with the live local feed.

How current is the earthquake data?

QuakeScout checks the USGS catalog every five minutes. Preliminary magnitude, depth, and location values can be revised after scientific review.

Can QuakeScout be used as an emergency alert?

No. QuakeScout is an informational catalog interface, not an earthquake prediction or emergency warning service. Follow official local authorities and emergency alerts.

Earthquakes Near Kumamoto, Japan Today

Name: Recent earthquakes near Kumamoto, Japan
Creator: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
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Latest USGS events, an interactive distance map, 24-hour and 30-day activity, and clearly scoped historical context.

Updated every 5 min

Default radius

100 km

Live period

30 days

Live threshold

M2.0+

Search center

32.803°N, 130.708°E

Current Seismic Summary

M2.0+ events within 100 km of Kumamoto, from the USGS catalog.

Live USGS data

Past 24 hours

Past 7 days

Past 30 days

Latest event

M4.61d ago

Nearest in 30 days

M6.8The 2026 Kumamoto Region, Japan Earthquake

14 km S

Strongest · 24h

None recorded

Strongest · 7 days

M4.915 km WSW of Honmachi, Japan

Strongest · 30 days

M6.8The 2026 Kumamoto Region, Japan Earthquake

Latest Recorded Earthquakes Near Kumamoto

17 matching events

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · refreshed every five minutes

Verified Historical Context

USGS recorded 529 M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km of Kumamoto during the ten complete calendar years 2016–2025. This is a catalog summary, not a prediction or local risk score.

Events by year

13616

5517

4118

4419

3020

2621

4422

3623

6724

5025

Magnitude distribution

M4.0–4.9: 462
M5.0–5.9: 57
M6.0–6.9: 8
M7.0+: 2

Strongest events in this period

Magnitude	Location	Distance	Date
7.1	2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake	138 km SE	August 8, 2024
7.0	6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan	5 km E	April 15, 2016
6.8	15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan	134 km SE	January 13, 2025
6.3	18 km W of Uwajima, Japan	162 km E	April 17, 2024
6.3	27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan	125 km E	January 21, 2022

Method: 300 km radius, M4.0+, USGS Event Web Service, complete years 2016–2025.

Nearby Monitored Cities

Distances are calculated from city-center coordinates and do not describe shaking intensity.

MashikiApproximately 10 km away →NagasakiApproximately 78 km away →FukuokaApproximately 92 km away →MiyazakiApproximately 120 km away →KagoshimaApproximately 135 km away →MatsuyamaApproximately 223 km away →HiroshimaApproximately 239 km away →KochiApproximately 276 km away →

How This Kumamoto Tracker Works

The live explorer starts with M2.0+ events within 100 km during the past 30 days. Changing a filter requests a new result set from the USGS Event Web Service; it does not estimate or invent seismic activity.

An epicenter may be outside the city boundary. Magnitude measures energy released at the source, while felt shaking also depends on distance, depth, local geology and construction. “No matching events” means none met the displayed catalog filters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Live and historical event data: USGS Event Web Service. Preliminary records may be revised.