Latest earthquakes near Banan, Chongqing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Banan, Chongqing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Banan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Banan (also known as 巴南区), it will show up within minutes.
Banan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 217 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Banan, Chongqing in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Banan roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Banan in 2019. A total of 59 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Banan 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 Banan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Banan 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 | 205 | 94.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.53% |
| 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 Banan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Banan occurred on Jun 17, 2019 22:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 190 kilometers (118 mi) south-west of Banan, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Banan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 31, 1917 07:54, 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-west of Banan. It is the strongest earthquake near Banan 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 Banan, 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 Banan.
Nearest earthquakes from Banan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Banan, 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 Banan.
When was the last earthquake in Banan, Chongqing?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Banan on the morning of April 6, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 390km southwest of Banan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Banan, Chongqing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Banan, Chongqing?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Banan on the morning of July 31, 1917 at 07:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 245km west-southwest of Banan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Banan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Banan, Chongqing?
In the past 10 years, 217 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Banan. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
