Latest earthquakes near Longshui, Chongqing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Longshui, Chongqing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Longshui? If an earthquake is happening right now near Longshui (also known as 龙水), it will show up within minutes.
Longshui Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Longshui, Chongqing in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Longshui roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Longshui in 2019. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Longshui 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 Longshui in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Longshui 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 | 277 | 93.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 6.42% |
| 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 Longshui
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Longshui occurred on Jun 1, 2022 17:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) west-northwest of Longshui, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Longshui in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 284 kilometers (176 mi) west-northwest of Longshui. It is the strongest earthquake near Longshui 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 Longshui, 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 Longshui.
Nearest earthquakes from Longshui
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Longshui, 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 Longshui.
When was the last earthquake in Longshui, Chongqing?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Longshui on the morning of April 6, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 350km southwest of Longshui at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Longshui, Chongqing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Longshui, Chongqing?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Longshui on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 284km northwest of Longshui at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Longshui since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Longshui, Chongqing?
In the past 10 years, 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Longshui. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
