Strong 6.2 Mw quake strikes off the south-western tip of the Island of Kyushu, Japan
The earthquake, reported by various seismic monitoring centers, occurred on Thursday, September 03, 2009 at 13:26 UTC at a depth of about 160 km some 70 km SW of Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan.
The 6th strong quake to strike Japan Region in the past several weeks, this event was consistent with FEWW earlier forecast. On August 17, FEWW Moderators forecast a series of powerful earthquakes in the region and said as many as 10 additional magnitude 6+ quakes could yet strike the region in coming weeks.
Summary of this earthquake:
GFZ Potsdam – Earthquake Bulletin
Region: Kyushu, Japan
Time: 2009-09-03 13:26:18.4 UTC
Magnitude: 6.2
Epicenter: 130.19°E 31.18°N
Depth: 166 km
© Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum – GFZ
JMA Map shows the intensity of th equake as recorded by various stations throughout the Islands of Kyushu and Honshu, Japan. Image may be subject to copyright.
Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported NO tsunami caused by this quake.
There was no report of any casualties at the time of posting.
10-degree Map Centered at 30°N,130°E
Earthquake Location Map. Source: USGS/EHP. Enhanced by FEWW.
Seismic Hazard Map [Source: USGS]
Major Tectonic Boundaries: Subduction Zones -purple, Ridges -red and Transform Faults -green
Historic Seismicity [Mag 7+ EQs since 1900] – USGS
Major Tectonic Boundaries: Subduction Zones -purple, Ridges -red and Transform Faults -green
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