3.1
Earthquake Details: 9 km from Itoshima, Fukuoka, Japan
8/17/2026, 11:21:00 PM
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred near 9 km from Itoshima, Fukuoka, Japan on 8/17/2026 at 11:21:00 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 100 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth100 km
Significance0
Latitude33.5000
Longitude130.1000
Event IDjma:20260818082131
Magnitude3.1
Updated:8/17/2026, 11:24:00 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/18/2026, 8:21:00 AM GMT+9
- UTC
- 8/17/2026, 11:21:00 PM UTC
100 km · Intermediate-focus
Between 70 and 300 km deep.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.4Kumamoto region, KumamotoBeforeM3.6Kumamoto region, KumamotoBeforeM4.1Hyuganada SeaBeforeM3.3Amakusanada SeaBeforeM3.0Amakusanada SeaBeforeM4.4Fukuoka region, FukuokaBeforeM4.1Hyuganada SeaBeforeM3.5Kumamoto region, KumamotoBeforeM3.2Kyushu, JapanBeforeM3.7Kyushu, JapanBeforeM3.2Kumamoto region, KumamotoBeforeM3.7Amakusa and Ashikita region, KumamotoAfter
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 17, 2026, 11:24 PM UTC.
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