Latest earthquakes near Wanzhou, Chongqing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wanzhou, Chongqing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wanzhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wanzhou, it will show up within minutes.
Wanzhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wanzhou, 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 Wanzhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Wanzhou 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 Wanzhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wanzhou occurred on Nov 23, 2017 17:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 161 kilometers (100 mi) south of Wanzhou, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wanzhou in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wanzhou, 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 Wanzhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Wanzhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wanzhou, 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 Wanzhou.
When was the last earthquake in Wanzhou, Chongqing?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Wanzhou on the night of June 21, 2023 at 03:15 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 284km east of Wanzhou at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wanzhou, Chongqing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wanzhou, Chongqing?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Wanzhou on the afternoon of November 23, 2017 at 17:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 161km south of Wanzhou at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wanzhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wanzhou, Chongqing?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wanzhou. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
