Latest earthquakes near Putian, Fujian today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Putian, Fujian, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Putian? If an earthquake is happening right now near Putian (also known as 莆田市), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 361 km SE from Putian |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 299 km SE from Putian |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Shanghai) |
M 4.7 | 299 km SSE from Putian |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 290 km SSE from Putian |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 10:39 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 295 km SSE from Putian |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 01:39 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 284 km SSE from Putian |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 00:46 Shanghai) |
M 4.7 | 294 km SSE from Putian |
| 49 days ago (Feb 6 07:38 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 293 km SSE from Putian |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 16:19 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 299 km ESE from Putian |
| 52 days ago (Feb 3 06:02 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 287 km SSE from Putian |
| 52 days ago (Feb 3 03:32 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 285 km SSE from Putian |
| 55 days ago (Jan 31 04:05 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 292 km SSE from Putian |
| 55 days ago (Jan 31 01:45 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 299 km SSE from Putian |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 15:16 Shanghai) |
M 5.0 | 298 km SSE from Putian |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 14:49 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 287 km SSE from Putian |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 10:15 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 290 km SE from Putian |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 10:11 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 299 km SSE from Putian |
| 58 days ago (Jan 28 07:23 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 290 km SSE from Putian |
| 58 days ago (Jan 27 22:59 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 284 km SSE from Putian |
| 58 days ago (Jan 27 09:58 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 289 km SSE from Putian |
| 58 days ago (Jan 27 08:18 Shanghai) |
M 5.0 | 374 km SE from Putian |
| 59 days ago (Jan 27 02:06 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 283 km SSE from Putian |
| 59 days ago (Jan 27 00:35 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 296 km SSE from Putian |
| 60 days ago (Jan 26 07:38 Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 297 km SSE from Putian |
| 60 days ago (Jan 26 00:07 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 294 km SSE from Putian |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Putian
Recent Putian Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Putian. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Putian and elsewhere.
Mar 13, 2025 01:09PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Jan 21, 2025 12:17AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Tainan in Taiwan.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Putian Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 241 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Putian, Fujian in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Putian roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Putian in 2025. A total of 48 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Putian that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Putian in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Putian 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 | 227 | 94.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 5.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Putian
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Putian occurred on Jan 21, 2025 00:17 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) south-southeast of Putian, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Putian in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 21, 1999 01:47, 272 kilometers (169 mi) south-southeast of Putian. It is the strongest earthquake near Putian 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 Putian, 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 Putian.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 65 days ago (Jan 21 00:17 Shanghai) |
M 6.0 | 295 km SSE from Putian |
| Nov 26, 2018 07:57 (Shanghai) |
M 5.7 | 230 km S from Putian |
| Oct 24, 2021 13:12 (Shanghai) |
M 5.4 | 289 km ESE from Putian |
| 60 days ago (Jan 26 07:38 Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 297 km SSE from Putian |
| Apr 27, 2024 02:49 (Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 300 km ESE from Putian |
| Nov 22, 2017 22:20 (Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 274 km SE from Putian |
| 60 days ago (Jan 25 19:49 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 292 km SSE from Putian |
| 65 days ago (Jan 21 00:26 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 294 km SSE from Putian |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 10:11 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 299 km SSE from Putian |
| Apr 3, 2024 09:01 (Shanghai) |
M 5.0 | 299 km ESE from Putian |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Putian
Nearest earthquakes from Putian
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Putian, Fujian. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2015 16:38 (Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 171 km ESE from Putian |
| May 1, 2015 20:54 (Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 174 km ESE from Putian |
| May 15, 2015 02:35 (Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 175 km ESE from Putian |
| May 11, 2015 16:53 (Shanghai) |
M 4.5 | 176 km SE from Putian |
| May 8, 2015 04:12 (Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 178 km SE from Putian |
| Aug 1, 2019 16:50 (Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 203 km S from Putian |
| Jul 16, 2016 09:19 (Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 205 km ESE from Putian |
| Nov 7, 2017 01:36 (Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 208 km SE from Putian |
| Jan 8, 2022 05:12 (Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 221 km SE from Putian |
| Nov 26, 2018 20:50 (Shanghai) |
M 4.5 | 221 km S from Putian |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Putian
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Putian.
When was the last earthquake in Putian, Fujian?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Putian on the afternoon of March 13, 2025 at 13:09 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 361km south-east of Putian at a depth of 27km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Putian, Fujian in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Putian, Fujian?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Putian on the night of September 21, 1999 at 01:47 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 272km south-east of Putian at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Putian since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Putian, Fujian?
In the past 10 years, 241 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Putian. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
