Latest earthquakes near Hefei, Anhui today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hefei, Anhui, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hefei? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hefei (also known as 合肥), it will show up within minutes.
Hefei Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hefei, Anhui in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hefei in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Hefei 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 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hefei
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hefei occurred on Sep 18, 2024 20:08 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 29 kilometers (18 mi) east of Hefei, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hefei in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 1921 18:49, 246 kilometers (153 mi) east of Hefei. It is the strongest earthquake near Hefei 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 Hefei, Anhui 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 Hefei.
Nearest earthquakes from Hefei
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hefei, Anhui. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hefei.
When was the last earthquake in Hefei, Anhui?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Hefei on the evening of September 18, 2024 at 20:08 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 29km east of Hefei at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hefei, Anhui in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hefei, Anhui?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Hefei on the evening of December 1, 1921 at 18:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 246km east-southeast of Hefei at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hefei since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hefei, Anhui?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hefei. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
