FLASH REPORT · EQ
M4.0 earthquake — Amakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto Prefecture
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JMA SHINDO 4
An earthquake occurred at Amakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto Prefecture. JMA reports magnitude 4.0, a depth of 10 km, maximum observed intensity of Shindo 4.
At a glance
- Occurred
- Sep 15, 2026, 21:09 UTC
- Location
- Amakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto Prefecture
- Magnitude
- JMA M4.0
- Depth
- JMA 10 km
- Maximum observed intensity
- JMA Shindo 4
Amakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto Prefecture
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What we know
OBSERVED SHAKING — JMA
Japan Meteorological Agency observations
Maximum observed seismic intensity: JMA Shindo 4.
JMA magnitude: 4.0.
JMA depth: 10 km.
Report history
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JMA revised earthquake measurements.
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Flash Report published from JMA earthquake information reporting maximum observed intensity of Shindo 4.
Sources
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
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