2.8
Earthquake Details: Kumamoto region, Kumamoto
Oct 2, 2026, 18:17:00
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near Kumamoto region, Kumamoto on Oct 2, 2026 at 18:17:00. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 0 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth0 km
Significance0
Latitude32.5000
Longitude130.6000
Event IDjma:20261003031716
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Oct 2, 2026, 18:19:00 UTC
External Resources
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 3, 2026, 03:17:00 GMT+9
- UTC
- Oct 2, 2026, 18:17:00 UTC
0 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
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