Latest earthquakes near Jijiang, Chongqing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jijiang, Chongqing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jijiang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jijiang (also known as 几江), it will show up within minutes.
Jijiang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 244 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jijiang, 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 Jijiang roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jijiang in 2019. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jijiang 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 Jijiang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jijiang 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 | 230 | 94.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.74% |
| 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 Jijiang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jijiang occurred on Jun 17, 2019 22:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 162 kilometers (101 mi) south-west of Jijiang, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jijiang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 31, 1917 07:54, 215 kilometers (134 mi) south-west of Jijiang. It is the strongest earthquake near Jijiang 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 Jijiang, 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 Jijiang.
Nearest earthquakes from Jijiang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jijiang, 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 Jijiang.
When was the last earthquake in Jijiang, Chongqing?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Jijiang on the morning of April 6, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 362km southwest of Jijiang at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jijiang, Chongqing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jijiang, Chongqing?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jijiang on the morning of July 31, 1917 at 07:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 215km west-southwest of Jijiang at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jijiang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jijiang, Chongqing?
In the past 10 years, 244 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jijiang. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
