region May 2016

Kumamoto earthquakes in May 2016

Earthquake archive for Kumamoto in May 2016: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

4
Recorded earthquakes
4.5
Strongest magnitude
4.4
Average magnitude
9.4 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.5
12 May 2016

Kumamoto, Japan

Depth
8.3 km
UTC
16:03:18
Coordinates
32.707, 130.573

Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 2016, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Kumamoto. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 4.5, with an average of 4.4; depths ranged from 8.3 to 10.0 km, averaging 9.4 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, May 3, 2016 to Saturday, May 14, 2016 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

4
4.5 8.3 km
Kumamoto, Japan
12 May 2016 16:03:18 UTC
4.3 10.0 km
Kumamoto, Japan
14 May 2016 09:45:10 UTC
4.3 9.4 km
Kumamoto, Japan
12 May 2016 08:04:25 UTC
4.3 10.0 km
Kumamoto, Japan
03 May 2016 22:52:06 UTC