Latest earthquakes near Jinjiang, Fujian today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jinjiang, Fujian, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jinjiang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jinjiang (also known as 晋江市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jinjiang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jinjiang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jinjiang and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Jinjiang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jinjiang, Fujian in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jinjiang roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jinjiang in 2024. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jinjiang that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jinjiang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jinjiang 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 | 164 | 97.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 2.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jinjiang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jinjiang 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 Jinjiang 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 Jinjiang 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 Jinjiang, 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 Jinjiang.
Nearest earthquakes from Jinjiang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jinjiang, 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 Jinjiang.
When was the last earthquake in Jinjiang, Fujian?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jinjiang 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 Jinjiang, Fujian in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jinjiang, Fujian?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jinjiang 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 Jinjiang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jinjiang, Fujian?
In the past 10 years, 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jinjiang. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
