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.
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.
Jan 21, 2025 12:26AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit near Yujing in Taiwan on Tuesday Night.
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 206 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 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Putian roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Putian in 2024. A total of 48 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Putian 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 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 | 196 | 95.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 4.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 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 287 kilometers (178 mi) south-southeast of Putian, at a depth of 10 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Putian.
When was the last earthquake in Putian, Fujian?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Putian on the night of January 21, 2025 at 04:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south-southeast of Putian at a depth of 15km under land. 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, 206 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Putian. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
