Latest earthquakes near Baisha, Chongqing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baisha, Chongqing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baisha? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baisha (also known as 白沙), it will show up within minutes.
Baisha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 249 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baisha, Chongqing in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baisha roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baisha in 2019. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baisha that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Baisha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Baisha 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 | 235 | 94.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.62% |
| 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 Baisha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baisha occurred on Jun 17, 2019 22:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 137 kilometers (85 mi) west-southwest of Baisha, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baisha in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 31, 1917 07:54, 193 kilometers (120 mi) west-southwest of Baisha. It is the strongest earthquake near Baisha 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 Baisha, Chongqing 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 Baisha.
Nearest earthquakes from Baisha
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Baisha, Chongqing. 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 Baisha.
When was the last earthquake in Baisha, Chongqing?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Baisha on the morning of April 6, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 336km southwest of Baisha at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baisha, Chongqing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baisha, Chongqing?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Baisha on the morning of July 31, 1917 at 07:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 193km west-southwest of Baisha at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baisha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baisha, Chongqing?
In the past 10 years, 249 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baisha. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
