Latest earthquakes near Fujian, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fujian, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fujian? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fujian (also known as 福建省), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Apr 4 21:12 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 298 km ESE from Putian |
| 4 days ago (Apr 4 06:55 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 258 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 5 days ago (Apr 3 11:47 Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 259 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 16 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 283 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 18 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Shanghai) |
M 4.4 | 269 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 26 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 355 km ESE from Jinjiang |
| 31 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 299 km SE from Putian |
| 34 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Shanghai) |
M 4.7 | 272 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 40 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 282 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 56 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 265 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 57 days ago (Feb 10 10:39 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 269 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 57 days ago (Feb 10 01:39 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 259 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 59 days ago (Feb 8 00:46 Shanghai) |
M 4.5 | 267 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 61 days ago (Feb 6 07:38 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 269 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 63 days ago (Feb 4 16:19 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 299 km ESE from Putian |
| 64 days ago (Feb 3 06:02 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 262 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 64 days ago (Feb 3 03:32 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 261 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 67 days ago (Jan 31 04:05 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 265 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 67 days ago (Jan 31 01:45 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 276 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 68 days ago (Jan 30 15:16 Shanghai) |
M 5.0 | 274 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 68 days ago (Jan 30 14:49 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 262 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 68 days ago (Jan 30 10:15 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 268 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 68 days ago (Jan 30 10:11 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 274 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 70 days ago (Jan 28 07:23 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 264 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 71 days ago (Jan 27 22:59 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 257 km SE from Jinjiang |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Fujian
Recent Fujian Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fujian. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fujian and elsewhere.
Mar 13, 2025 01:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Thursday Afternoon.
Jan 21, 2025 12:17AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Tainan in Taiwan.
Fujian Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fujian, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fujian roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fujian in 2025. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fujian that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fujian in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Fujian 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 | 287 | 94.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 4.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fujian
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fujian occurred on Feb 6, 2016 03:57 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) south-east of Jinjiang, at a depth of 23 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fujian in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 21, 1999 01:47, 270 kilometers (168 mi) south-east of Jinjiang. It is the strongest earthquake near Fujian in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Fujian, China 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 Fujian.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Shanghai) |
M 6.4 | 294 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 78 days ago (Jan 21 00:17 Shanghai) |
M 6.0 | 271 km SE from Jinjiang |
| Nov 26, 2018 07:57 (Shanghai) |
M 5.7 | 130 km SSE from Xiamen |
| Oct 24, 2021 13:12 (Shanghai) |
M 5.4 | 289 km ESE from Putian |
| Feb 11, 2017 01:12 (Shanghai) |
M 5.3 | 278 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 72 days ago (Jan 26 07:38 Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 269 km SE from Jinjiang |
| Apr 27, 2024 02:49 (Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 300 km ESE from Putian |
| 68 days ago (Jan 30 10:11 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 274 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 73 days ago (Jan 25 19:49 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 265 km SE from Jinjiang |
| 78 days ago (Jan 21 00:26 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 266 km SE from Jinjiang |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Fujian
Earthquakes by city in Fujian
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Fujian, China.
- Fuding (福鼎)
- Fuzhou (福州市)
- Fu’an (城阳)
- Jinjiang (晋江市)
- Longyan (龙岩)
- Nanping (南平市)
- Ningde (宁德市)
- Putian (莆田市)
- Quanzhou (泉州市)
- Sanming (三明市)
- Shaowu (邵武)
- Songcheng
- Wuyishan (武夷山)
- Xiamen (厦门市)
- Zhangzhou (漳州市)
Use this regional Fujian earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ximeicun, Tantou, Shima, Fuqing, Luoyang, Liancheng, Jiangkou, Pucheng, Jian’ou and Wenheng.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fujian.
When was the last earthquake in Fujian, China?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Fujian on the evening of April 4, 2025 at 21:12 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 298km east-southeast of Putian at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fujian, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fujian, China?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fujian on the night of September 21, 1999 at 01:47 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 270km east-southeast of Jinjiang at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fujian since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fujian, China?
In the past 10 years, 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fujian. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
