Latest earthquakes near Beibei, Chongqing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Beibei, Chongqing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Beibei? If an earthquake is happening right now near Beibei (also known as 北碚), it will show up within minutes.
Beibei Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 241 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Beibei, 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 Beibei roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Beibei in 2019. A total of 61 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Beibei 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 Beibei in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Beibei 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 | 228 | 94.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 5.39% |
| 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 Beibei
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Beibei occurred on Jun 17, 2019 22:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) south-west of Beibei, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Beibei in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 31, 1917 07:54, 262 kilometers (163 mi) south-west of Beibei. It is the strongest earthquake near Beibei 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 Beibei, 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 Beibei.
Nearest earthquakes from Beibei
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Beibei, 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 Beibei.
When was the last earthquake in Beibei, Chongqing?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Beibei on the morning of March 20, 2024 at 11:51 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 215km southwest of Beibei at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Beibei, Chongqing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Beibei, Chongqing?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Beibei on the morning of July 31, 1917 at 07:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 262km southwest of Beibei at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Beibei since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Beibei, Chongqing?
In the past 10 years, 241 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beibei. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
