Seismic Activity Since the "2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes"



Left: Distribution map of epicenter (April 14, 2016, 21:00 - March 31, 2026, 24:00; depth 0-20 km; M ≥ 2.0)
* The earthquakes that occurred in March 2026 are shown in red
*The solid and dashed brown, blue (Futagawa Fault Zone), and green (Hinagu Fault Zone) lines in the distribution map of epicenters indicate active faults based on the long-term evaluation by the Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotion.

Top center figure: Spatiotemporal distribution map within Area a (A-B projection)

Bottom center figure: M-T and cumulative frequency plots within Area a

Right: M-T and cumulative frequency plots within Areas a1-a4


Japan Meteorological Agency
[Evaluation of Seismic Activities for March 2026 (April 10, 2026)]