Latest earthquakes near Beijing, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Beijing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Beijing? If an earthquake is happening right now near Beijing (also known as 北京市), it will show up within minutes.
Beijing Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Beijing, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Beijing in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Beijing 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 | 16 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.88% |
| 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 Beijing
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Beijing occurred on Aug 6, 2023 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) south of Beijing, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Beijing in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1976 03:42, 140 kilometers (87 mi) south of Beijing. It is the strongest earthquake near Beijing 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 Beijing, 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 Beijing.
Earthquakes by city in Beijing
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Beijing, China.
Use this regional Beijing earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Fangshan, Changping and Liangxiang.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Beijing.
When was the last earthquake in Beijing, China?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Beijing on the night of May 19, 2024 at 03:35 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 232km west-northwest of Beijing at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Beijing, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Beijing, China?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Beijing on the night of July 28, 1976 at 03:42 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 140km east-southeast of Beijing at a depth of 23km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Beijing since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Beijing, China?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beijing. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
