Latest earthquakes near Lu’an, Anhui today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lu’an, Anhui, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lu’an? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lu’an (also known as 六安), it will show up within minutes.
Lu’an Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lu’an, Anhui in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lu’an in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lu’an 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 | 4 | 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 Lu’an
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lu’an occurred on Sep 18, 2024 20:08 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 103 kilometers (64 mi) east of Lu’an, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lu’an in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jan 24, 1917 08:48, 59 kilometers (37 mi) east of Lu’an. It is the strongest earthquake near Lu’an 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 Lu’an, 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 Lu’an.
Nearest earthquakes from Lu’an
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lu’an, 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 Lu’an.
When was the last earthquake in Lu’an, Anhui?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lu’an on the evening of September 18, 2024 at 20:08 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 103km east of Lu’an at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lu’an, Anhui in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lu’an, Anhui?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lu’an on the morning of January 24, 1917 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 59km west-southwest of Lu’an at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lu’an since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lu’an, Anhui?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lu’an. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
