Latest earthquakes near Sanhe, Chongqing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sanhe, Chongqing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sanhe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sanhe (also known as 三合), it will show up within minutes.
Sanhe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sanhe, Chongqing in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sanhe in 2019. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sanhe that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sanhe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sanhe 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 | 48 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 5.88% |
| 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 Sanhe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sanhe occurred on Sep 16, 2021 04:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) west-southwest of Sanhe, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sanhe in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sanhe, 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 Sanhe.
Nearest earthquakes from Sanhe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sanhe, 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 Sanhe.
When was the last earthquake in Sanhe, Chongqing?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanhe on the morning of December 14, 2023 at 10:39 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west-southwest of Sanhe at a depth of 37km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sanhe, Chongqing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sanhe, Chongqing?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanhe on the night of September 16, 2021 at 04:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 241km west-southwest of Sanhe at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sanhe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sanhe, Chongqing?
In the past 10 years, 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sanhe. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 72 days.
