Latest earthquakes near Yong’an, Chongqing today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yong’an, Chongqing, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yong’an? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yong’an (also known as 奉节县), it will show up within minutes.
Yong’an Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yong’an, Chongqing in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yong’an in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yong’an 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 | 10 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 9.09% |
| 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 Yong’an
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yong’an occurred on Nov 23, 2017 17:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) south-west of Yong’an, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yong’an in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.1 earthquake struck on Mar 30, 2014 00:24, 128 kilometers (80 mi) south-west of Yong’an. It is the strongest earthquake near Yong’an 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 Yong’an, 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 Yong’an.
Nearest earthquakes from Yong’an
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yong’an, 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 Yong’an.
When was the last earthquake in Yong’an, Chongqing?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yong’an on the night of June 21, 2023 at 03:15 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 179km east of Yong’an at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yong’an, Chongqing in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yong’an, Chongqing?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Yong’an on the night of March 30, 2014 at 00:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 128km east of Yong’an at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yong’an since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yong’an, Chongqing?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yong’an. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
