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.
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.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Fujian Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 257 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 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fujian roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fujian in 2024. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fujian that year. The strongest had a 5.2 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 | 247 | 96.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 3.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 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 124 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.
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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Fujian on the morning of December 1, 2024 at 08:57 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 257km east-southeast of Jinjiang at a depth of 14km 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, 257 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fujian. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
