Akune City earthquake and Shindo history
阿久根市
Earthquakes for which stations associated with Akune City reported an actual Shindo observation.
Latest observation: Oct 5, 2026, 12:38 PM JSTLATEST LOCAL OBSERVATION
Latest earthquake observed in Akune City
震度1
Highest Shindo observed in Akune CitySource region: Satsuma Region, Kagoshima PrefectureM2.0
Local seismic profile
Since Feb 26, 2015, stations associated with Akune City have reported a local reading for 194 earthquakes. Shindo 1 was most common, while the highest local level, Shindo 5−, was recorded 1 times.
Latest observationOct 5, 2026
Highest local Shindo5−
Observed events194Feb 26, 2015–Oct 5, 2026
Associated observation stations3JMA
Latest observation: Oct 5, 2026
Recent observed earthquakes
Earthquakes for which stations associated with Akune City reported an actual Shindo observation.
震度1
Oct 5, 2026, 12:38 PM JSTSatsuma Region, Kagoshima Prefecture
震度2M2.0 · 0 km · 2 km
Sep 19, 2026, 09:07 PM JSTAmakusanada Sea
震度1M4.4 · 10 km · 56 km
Sep 16, 2026, 06:09 AM JSTAmakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto Prefecture
震度1M4.0 · 10 km · 27 km
Sep 15, 2026, 08:59 AM JSTSatsuma Region, Kagoshima Prefecture
震度1M2.3 · 0 km · 2 km
Sep 8, 2026, 08:53 AM JSTSatsuma Region, Kagoshima Prefecture
震度1M2.1 · 0 km · 2 km
Aug 27, 2026, 04:26 AM JSTAmakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto Prefecture
M3.8 · 10 km · 60 km
3 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 26, 2015 to Oct 5, 2026 · 194 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 26, 2015
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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 5, 2026
Recent observed earthquakes
194 observed earthquakes
- 震度1Oct 5, 2026, 12:38 JSTSatsuma Region, Kagoshima PrefectureShindo in this place: 1 · Event maximum Shindo: 1M2.00 km
- 震度2Sep 19, 2026, 21:07 JSTAmakusanada SeaShindo in this place: 2 · Event maximum Shindo: 3M4.410 km
- 震度1Sep 16, 2026, 06:09 JSTAmakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto PrefectureShindo in this place: 1 · Event maximum Shindo: 4M4.010 km
- 震度1Sep 15, 2026, 08:59 JSTSatsuma Region, Kagoshima PrefectureShindo in this place: 1 · Event maximum Shindo: 1M2.30 km
- 震度1Sep 8, 2026, 08:53 JSTSatsuma Region, Kagoshima PrefectureShindo in this place: 1 · Event maximum Shindo: 1M2.10 km
- 震度1Aug 27, 2026, 04:26 JSTAmakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto PrefectureShindo in this place: 1 · Event maximum Shindo: 3M3.810 km
- 震度1Aug 18, 2026, 15:05 JSTAmakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto PrefectureShindo in this place: 1 · Event maximum Shindo: 3M4.010 km
- 震度1Aug 18, 2026, 12:42 JSTAmakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto PrefectureShindo in this place: 1 · Event maximum Shindo: 2M3.710 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.
5−
Kumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture熊本県熊本地方
764
Amakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto Prefecture熊本県天草・芦北地方
324
Satsuma Region, Kagoshima Prefecture鹿児島県薩摩地方
233
Hyuganada Sea日向灘
153
Off the west Coast of Satsuma Peninsula薩摩半島西方沖
133
Amakusanada Sea天草灘
8Local 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 · 4830013613
J-SHIS / NIEDGround conditions near an observation station
J-SHIS data for the 250 m mesh containing 阿久根市赤瀬川.
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 1% 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) · A46206
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/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 #2Major active faultHinagu fault zone (Yatsushirokai segment)日奈久断層帯八代海区間Modelled magnitude: M6.8
Read about this model #3Major active faultIzumi fault zone出水断層帯Modelled magnitude: M6.5
Read about this model #4Major 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 #5Major active faultKoshiki fault zone (Kamikoshiki-jima northeastern segment)甑断層帯上甑島北東沖区間Modelled magnitude: M6.5
Read about this model #6Major active faultKoshiki fault zone (Koshiki segment)甑断層帯甑区間Modelled magnitude: M6.9
Read about this model #7Major active faultIchiki fault zone (Koshiki-kaikyo center segment)市来断層帯甑海峡中央区間Modelled magnitude: M6.9
Read about this model #8Other active faultMinamata fault zone水俣断層帯Modelled magnitude: M6.8
Read about this model #9Major 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 #10Major 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 #11Major 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 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
Nearby places
Municipalities nearest to the representative station position.
Understand local Shindo in context
Guides to this place’s history, seismic intensity and notification tools.
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