Latest earthquakes near Fuzhou, Fujian today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fuzhou, Fujian, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fuzhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fuzhou (also known as 福州市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Fuzhou Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fuzhou. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fuzhou and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Fuzhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 80 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fuzhou, Fujian in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fuzhou in 2015. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fuzhou that year. The strongest had a 4.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fuzhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Fuzhou 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 | 77 | 96.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.75% |
| 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 Fuzhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fuzhou occurred on Oct 24, 2021 13:12 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) east-southeast of Fuzhou, at a depth of 67 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fuzhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 21, 1935 06:02, 242 kilometers (150 mi) east-southeast of Fuzhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Fuzhou 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 Fuzhou, Fujian 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 Fuzhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Fuzhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fuzhou, Fujian. 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 Fuzhou.
When was the last earthquake in Fuzhou, Fujian?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Fuzhou on the night of November 7, 2024 at 01:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 373km south-east of Fuzhou at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fuzhou, Fujian in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fuzhou, Fujian?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Fuzhou on the morning of April 21, 1935 at 06:02 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 242km south-east of Fuzhou at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fuzhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fuzhou, Fujian?
In the past 10 years, 80 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fuzhou. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 46 days.
