Latest earthquakes near Quanzhou, Fujian today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Quanzhou, Fujian, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Quanzhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Quanzhou (also known as 泉州市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Quanzhou Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Quanzhou. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Quanzhou and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Quanzhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 160 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quanzhou, 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 Quanzhou roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Quanzhou in 2024. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Quanzhou 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 Quanzhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Quanzhou 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 | 156 | 97.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 2.5% |
| 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 Quanzhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quanzhou occurred on Nov 26, 2018 07:57 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 168 kilometers (104 mi) south of Quanzhou, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Quanzhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 21, 1999 01:47, 274 kilometers (170 mi) south of Quanzhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Quanzhou 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 Quanzhou, 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 Quanzhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Quanzhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Quanzhou, 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 Quanzhou.
When was the last earthquake in Quanzhou, Fujian?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Quanzhou on the morning of December 1, 2024 at 08:57 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 262km south-east of Quanzhou at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quanzhou, Fujian in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quanzhou, Fujian?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Quanzhou on the night of September 21, 1999 at 01:47 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 274km east-southeast of Quanzhou at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Quanzhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Quanzhou, Fujian?
In the past 10 years, 160 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quanzhou. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
