Latest earthquakes near Tongzhou, Beijing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tongzhou, Beijing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tongzhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tongzhou (also known as 通州), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tongzhou Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tongzhou. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tongzhou and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Tongzhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tongzhou, Beijing 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 Tongzhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tongzhou 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 | 13 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.14% |
| 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 Tongzhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tongzhou 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 Tongzhou, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tongzhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1976 03:42, 119 kilometers (74 mi) south of Tongzhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Tongzhou 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 Tongzhou, Beijing 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 Tongzhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Tongzhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tongzhou, Beijing. 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 Tongzhou.
When was the last earthquake in Tongzhou, Beijing?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tongzhou on the night of August 6, 2023 at 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south of Tongzhou at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tongzhou, Beijing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tongzhou, Beijing?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tongzhou on the night of July 28, 1976 at 03:42 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 119km east-southeast of Tongzhou at a depth of 23km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tongzhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tongzhou, Beijing?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tongzhou. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
