Latest earthquakes near Bishan, Chongqing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bishan, Chongqing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bishan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bishan (also known as 璧城), it will show up within minutes.
Bishan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 243 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bishan, 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 Bishan roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bishan in 2019. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bishan 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 Bishan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bishan 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 | 229 | 94.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.76% |
| 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 Bishan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bishan occurred on Jun 17, 2019 22:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 182 kilometers (113 mi) south-west of Bishan, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bishan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 31, 1917 07:54, 230 kilometers (143 mi) south-west of Bishan. It is the strongest earthquake near Bishan 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 Bishan, 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 Bishan.
Nearest earthquakes from Bishan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bishan, 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 Bishan.
When was the last earthquake in Bishan, Chongqing?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bishan on the morning of April 6, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 383km southwest of Bishan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bishan, Chongqing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bishan, Chongqing?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bishan on the morning of July 31, 1917 at 07:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 230km southwest of Bishan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bishan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bishan, Chongqing?
In the past 10 years, 243 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bishan. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
