Latest earthquakes near Chongqing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chongqing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chongqing? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chongqing (also known as 重庆), it will show up within minutes.
Chongqing Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 216 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of 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 Chongqing roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chongqing in 2019. A total of 59 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chongqing 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 Chongqing in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chongqing 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 | 204 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.56% |
| 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 Chongqing
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chongqing occurred on Jun 17, 2019 22:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 204 kilometers (127 mi) south-west of Chongqing, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chongqing in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 31, 1917 07:54, 256 kilometers (159 mi) south-west of Chongqing. It is the strongest earthquake near Chongqing 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 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 Chongqing.
Nearest earthquakes from Chongqing
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Chongqing.
When was the last earthquake in Chongqing?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chongqing on the morning of March 20, 2024 at 11:51 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 201km southwest of Chongqing at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chongqing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chongqing?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chongqing on the morning of July 31, 1917 at 07:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 256km west-southwest of Chongqing at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chongqing since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chongqing?
In the past 10 years, 216 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chongqing. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
