Latest earthquakes near Fujian, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fujian, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fujian? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fujian (also known as 福建省), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Fujian Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fujian. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fujian and elsewhere.
May 10, 2024 03:45PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Friday Afternoon.
May 10, 2024 09:35AM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK struck on Friday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
May 6, 2024 05:52PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Afternoon 0mi from Taiwan.
May 6, 2024 05:45PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Apr 27, 2024 02:49AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Apr 27, 2024 02:21AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Saturday Night.
Fujian Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 250 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fujian, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fujian roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fujian in 2015. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fujian that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fujian in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Fujian during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 240 | 96.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 3.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fujian
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fujian occurred on Feb 6, 2016 03:57 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) south-east of Jinjiang, at a depth of 23 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fujian in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 21, 1999 01:47, 270 kilometers (168 mi) south-east of Jinjiang. It is the strongest earthquake near Fujian in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Fujian, China in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Fujian.
Earthquakes by city in Fujian
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Fujian, China.
- Fuding (福鼎)
- Fuzhou (福州市)
- Fu’an (城阳)
- Jinjiang (晋江市)
- Longyan (龙岩)
- Nanping (南平市)
- Ningde (宁德市)
- Putian (莆田市)
- Quanzhou (泉州市)
- Sanming (三明市)
- Shaowu (邵武)
- Songcheng
- Wuyishan (武夷山)
- Xiamen (厦门市)
- Zhangzhou (漳州市)
Use this regional Fujian earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ximeicun, Tantou, Shima, Fuqing, Luoyang, Liancheng, Jiangkou, Pucheng, Jian’ou and Wenheng.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fujian.
When was the last earthquake in Fujian, China?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Fujian on the afternoon of May 13, 2024 at 15:57 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 266km east-southeast of Jinjiang at a depth of 22km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fujian, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fujian, China?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fujian on the night of September 21, 1999 at 01:47 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 270km east-southeast of Jinjiang at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fujian since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fujian, China?
In the past 10 years, 250 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fujian. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
