Latest earthquakes near Fengcheng, Chongqing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fengcheng, Chongqing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fengcheng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fengcheng (also known as 凤城), it will show up within minutes.
Fengcheng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 194 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fengcheng, Chongqing in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fengcheng roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fengcheng in 2019. A total of 57 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fengcheng 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 Fengcheng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Fengcheng 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 | 182 | 93.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 6.19% |
| 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 Fengcheng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fengcheng occurred on Jun 17, 2019 22:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) south-west of Fengcheng, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fengcheng in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Fengcheng, 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 Fengcheng.
Nearest earthquakes from Fengcheng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fengcheng, 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 Fengcheng.
When was the last earthquake in Fengcheng, Chongqing?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Fengcheng on the morning of March 20, 2024 at 11:51 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 256km southwest of Fengcheng at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fengcheng, Chongqing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fengcheng, Chongqing?
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Fengcheng on the evening of June 17, 2019 at 22:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 260km southwest of Fengcheng at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fengcheng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fengcheng, Chongqing?
In the past 10 years, 194 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fengcheng. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
