Latest earthquakes near Wanxian, Chongqing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wanxian, Chongqing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wanxian? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wanxian, it will show up within minutes.
Wanxian Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wanxian, Chongqing in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wanxian in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Wanxian 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 | 13 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.14% |
| 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 Wanxian
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wanxian occurred on Nov 23, 2017 17:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 166 kilometers (103 mi) south of Wanxian, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wanxian in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wanxian, 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 Wanxian.
Nearest earthquakes from Wanxian
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wanxian, 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 Wanxian.
When was the last earthquake in Wanxian, Chongqing?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Wanxian on the night of June 21, 2023 at 03:15 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 285km east of Wanxian at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wanxian, Chongqing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wanxian, Chongqing?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Wanxian on the afternoon of November 23, 2017 at 17:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 166km south of Wanxian at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wanxian since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wanxian, Chongqing?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wanxian. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
