Kumamoto Nishi Ward earthquake and Shindo history
熊本市西区
Earthquakes for which stations associated with Kumamoto Nishi Ward reported an actual Shindo observation.
Latest observation: Oct 15, 2026, 07:41 AM JSTLATEST LOCAL OBSERVATION
Latest earthquake observed in Kumamoto Nishi Ward
震度1
Highest Shindo observed in Kumamoto Nishi WardSource region: Amakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto PrefectureM3.6
Local seismic profile
Since Feb 25, 2015, stations associated with Kumamoto Nishi Ward have reported a local reading for 1,492 earthquakes. Shindo 1 was most common, while the highest local level, Shindo 6+, was recorded 1 times.
Latest observationOct 15, 2026
Highest local Shindo6+
Observed events1,492Feb 25, 2015–Oct 15, 2026
Associated observation stations1JMA
Latest observation: Oct 15, 2026
Recent observed earthquakes
Earthquakes for which stations associated with Kumamoto Nishi Ward reported an actual Shindo observation.
震度1
Oct 15, 2026, 07:41 AM JSTAmakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto Prefecture
震度1M3.6 · 0 km · 36 km
Oct 10, 2026, 12:15 PM JSTAmakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto Prefecture
震度1M3.1 · 10 km · 22 km
Oct 8, 2026, 01:23 PM JSTKumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture
震度1M3.0 · 10 km · 33 km
Oct 6, 2026, 01:47 PM JSTKumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture
震度1M2.9 · 10 km · 21 km
Oct 5, 2026, 09:18 AM JSTKumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture
震度1M2.6 · 10 km · 11 km
Oct 1, 2026, 09:16 PM JSTKumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture
M2.7 · 10 km · 10 km
1 Associated observation stations
Open this place on the mapStations and strongest local observations
The map combines stations assigned to this place with earthquakes that produced its strongest local readings.
Associated observation stationsStations: JMA observation catalogue · basemap: OpenFreeMap
Feb 25, 2015 to Oct 15, 2026 · 1,492 records
Observation history
This history counts earthquakes observed at stations in the place, not earthquakes whose epicentre lies inside its boundary. Counts can change as stations are updated and older or corrected observations are added.
First observation: Feb 25, 2015
All yearsObserved events by year
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All ShindoShindo observed in this place
The highest reading from stations in this place, not the maximum Shindo of the whole event.
Latest observation: Oct 15, 2026
Recent observed earthquakes
1,492 observed earthquakes
- 震度1Oct 15, 2026, 07:41 JSTAmakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto PrefectureShindo in this place: 1 · Event maximum Shindo: 2M3.60 km
- 震度1Oct 10, 2026, 12:15 JSTAmakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto PrefectureShindo in this place: 1 · Event maximum Shindo: 1M3.110 km
- 震度1Oct 8, 2026, 13:23 JSTKumamoto Region, Kumamoto PrefectureShindo in this place: 1 · Event maximum Shindo: 1M3.010 km
- 震度1Oct 6, 2026, 13:47 JSTKumamoto Region, Kumamoto PrefectureShindo in this place: 1 · Event maximum Shindo: 1M2.910 km
- 震度1Oct 5, 2026, 09:18 JSTKumamoto Region, Kumamoto PrefectureShindo in this place: 1 · Event maximum Shindo: 1M2.610 km
- 震度1Oct 1, 2026, 21:16 JSTKumamoto Region, Kumamoto PrefectureShindo in this place: 1 · Event maximum Shindo: 1M2.710 km
- 震度2Oct 1, 2026, 20:26 JSTKumamoto Region, Kumamoto PrefectureShindo in this place: 2 · Event maximum Shindo: 2M3.50 km
- 震度3Sep 26, 2026, 11:21 JSTKumamoto Region, Kumamoto PrefectureShindo in this place: 3 · Event maximum Shindo: 3M3.610 km
Ground & J-SHIS
A change in the number of observations cannot by itself predict a larger earthquake.
Local seismic profile
Where the shaking usually comes from
Source regions of earthquakes observed here, ordered by the number of reports.
6+
Kumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture熊本県熊本地方
1,2094
Ariake Sea有明海
963
Amakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto Prefecture熊本県天草・芦北地方
703
Aso Region, Kumamoto Prefecture熊本県阿蘇地方
514
Hyuganada Sea日向灘
262
Central Oita Prefecture大分県中部
6Local seismic profile
Recent observations in long-term context
A change in the number of observations cannot by itself predict a larger earthquake.
Reference model · not a forecast J-SHIS (NIED) · 250 m · 4930154513
J-SHIS / NIEDGround conditions near an observation station
J-SHIS data for the 250 m mesh containing 熊本西区春日.
How to read these values
A landform class assigned to the whole 250 m mesh and used to estimate AVS30. The name alone does not determine safety, and it is model data rather than a borehole survey at the station.
The average speed of an S-wave through the upper 30 metres. A lower value generally indicates softer material that can amplify shaking more. J-SHIS uses this value to estimate the amplification shown to the right. It is not predicted Shindo.
For the same incoming wave, local ground conditions may make peak-motion velocity at the surface about 80% higher than at engineering bedrock (Vs = 400 m/s). This value describes motion velocity—it does not multiply magnitude or forecast ground acceleration.
Ground conditions can change over short distances. These values do not rate the whole place or the safety of a building, and they cannot predict an earthquake. Source: J-SHIS (NIED), V4 model; processed for presentation by JISHINDESU.
Reference model · not a forecast J-SHIS (NIED) · A43103
J-SHIS / NIEDEarthquake scenarios affecting this place
Official J-SHIS models ranked for their potential impact on this municipality.
#1 means the model ranks highest in the J-SHIS result for this place under the same settings. It is not a ranking of which earthquake will happen next.
Magnitude on a card describes the size of the whole earthquake model, not the Shindo expected here. Local shaking also depends on distance, depth and ground conditions.
#1Major active faultHinagu fault zone (Hinagu segment)日奈久断層帯日奈久区間
Modelled magnitude: M6.9
Read about this model #2Major active faultHinagu fault zone (Hinagu segment/Yatsushirokai segment)日奈久断層帯（日奈久区間と八代海区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.2
Read about this model #3Subduction-zone earthquakeLarge Earthquakes along the Nankai Trough南海トラフ沿いで発生する大地震Modelled magnitude: M8.2–9.1
Read about this model #4Major active faultFutagawa fault zone (Uto segment)布田川断層帯宇土区間Modelled magnitude: M6.5
Read about this model #5Major active faultFutagawa fault zone (Uto-hanto-hokugan segment)布田川断層帯宇土半島北岸区間Modelled magnitude: M6.7
Read about this model #6Major active faultUnzen fault group (Northern part)雲仙断層群北部Modelled magnitude: M6.8
Read about this model #7Major active faultUnzen fault group (Southeastern part)雲仙断層群南東部Modelled magnitude: M6.6
Read about this model #8Major active faultFutagawa fault zone (Uto segment/Uto-hanto-hokugan segment)布田川断層帯（宇土区間と宇土半島北岸区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.0
Read about this model #9Major active faultUnzen fault group (Southwestern part Northern/Southern segment)雲仙断層群 (南西部北部と南部が同時に活動)Modelled magnitude: M7.1
Read about this model #10Major active faultMidorikawa fault zone緑川断層帯Modelled magnitude: M6.9
Read about this model #11Major active faultHinagu fault zone (All segment)日奈久断層帯 (全体が同時に活動)Modelled magnitude: M7.3
Read about this model #12Major active faultHinagu fault zone (Takano-Shirahata segment/Hinagu segment)日奈久断層帯（高野-白旗区間と日奈久区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.1
Read about this model #13Major active faultHinagu fault zone (Takano-Shirahata segment)日奈久断層帯高野-白旗区間Modelled magnitude: M6.4
Read about this model #14Major active faultNishiyama fault zone (All segment)西山断層帯 (全体が同時に活動)Modelled magnitude: M7.5
Read about this model #15Major active faultUnzen fault group (Southwestern part/Northern segment)雲仙断層群南西部北部Modelled magnitude: M6.8
Read about this model #16Major active faultFutagawa fault zone (All segment)布田川断層帯 (全体が同時に活動)Modelled magnitude: M7.2
Read about this model #17Major active faultFutagawa/Hinagu fault zone (Futagawa segment/all segment of Hinagu fault zone)布田川断層帯・日奈久断層帯 (布田川区間と日奈久断層帯全体が同時に活動)Modelled magnitude: M7.4
Read about this model #18Major active faultFutagawa/Hinagu fault zone (Futagawa segment/Takano-Shirahata segment/Hinagu segment)布田川断層帯・日奈久断層帯（布田川区間と高野-白旗区間と日奈久区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.3
Read about this model #19Major active faultFutagawa fault zone (Futagawa segment/Uto segment)布田川断層帯（布田川区間と宇土区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M6.9
Read about this model #20Major active faultFutagawa/Hinagu fault zone (Futagawa segment/Takano-Shirahata segment)布田川断層帯・日奈久断層帯（布田川区間と高野-白旗区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M6.8
Read about this model #21Major active faultFutagawa fault zone (Futagawa segment)布田川断層帯布田川区間Modelled magnitude: M6.5
Read about this model #22Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (All segment)中央構造線断層帯（全体が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.9
Read about this model #23Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Gojoya segment TO Houyo-kaikyo - Yufuin segment)中央構造線断層帯（五条谷区間～豊予海峡－由布院区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.9
Read about this model #24Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Kitan-kaikyo - Naruto-Kaikyo segment TO Houyo-kaikyo - Yufuin segment)中央構造線断層帯（紀淡海峡－鳴門海峡区間～豊予海峡－由布院区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.8
Read about this model #25Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Sanuki-sanmyaku-nanen eastern segment TO Houyo-kaikyo - Yufuin segment)中央構造線断層帯（讃岐山脈南縁東部区間～豊予海峡－由布院区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.7
Read about this model #26Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Sanuki-sanmyaku-nanen western segment TO Houyo-kaikyo - Yufuin segment)中央構造線断層帯（讃岐山脈南縁西部区間～豊予海峡－由布院区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.7
Read about this model #27Major active faultMedian Tectonic Line (MTL) fault zone (FROM Ishizuchi-sanmyaku-hokuen segment TO Houyo-kaikyo - Yufuin segment)中央構造線断層帯（石鎚山脈北縁区間～豊予海峡－由布院区間が同時に活動）Modelled magnitude: M7.7
Read about this modelJ-SHIS 2020 model, 30-year period and Shindo 6-lower threshold. This is not a prediction of a particular earthquake. Source: J-SHIS (NIED); processed for presentation by JISHINDESU.
Local seismic profile
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