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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 289 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Shanghai) |
M 4.4 | 289 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 357 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Shanghai) |
M 4.7 | 279 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 288 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 272 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 10:39 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 275 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 01:39 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 265 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 00:46 Shanghai) |
M 4.7 | 276 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 49 days ago (Feb 6 07:38 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 275 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 52 days ago (Feb 3 06:02 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 268 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 52 days ago (Feb 3 03:32 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 267 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 55 days ago (Jan 31 04:05 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 271 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 55 days ago (Jan 31 01:45 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 282 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 15:16 Shanghai) |
M 5.0 | 280 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 14:49 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 268 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 56 days ago (Jan 30 10:15 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 274 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 56 days ago (Jan 30 10:11 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 281 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 58 days ago (Jan 28 07:23 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 270 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 58 days ago (Jan 27 22:59 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 264 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 59 days ago (Jan 27 09:58 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 270 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 59 days ago (Jan 27 08:18 Shanghai) |
M 5.0 | 357 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 59 days ago (Jan 27 02:06 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 262 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 59 days ago (Jan 27 00:35 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 276 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 60 days ago (Jan 26 07:38 Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 276 km SE from Quanzhou |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Quanzhou
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.
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).
Quanzhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 205 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 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Quanzhou roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Quanzhou in 2025. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Quanzhou that year. The strongest had a 6 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 | 195 | 95.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 4.39% |
| 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 Quanzhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quanzhou occurred on Jan 21, 2025 00:17 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) south-east 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-east of Quanzhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Quanzhou 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 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 65 days ago (Jan 21 00:17 Shanghai) |
M 6.0 | 277 km SE from Quanzhou |
| Nov 26, 2018 07:57 (Shanghai) |
M 5.7 | 168 km S from Quanzhou |
| Feb 11, 2017 01:12 (Shanghai) |
M 5.3 | 285 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 60 days ago (Jan 26 07:38 Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 276 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 60 days ago (Jan 25 19:49 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 271 km SE from Quanzhou |
| Nov 22, 2017 22:20 (Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 266 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 56 days ago (Jan 30 10:11 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 281 km SE from Quanzhou |
| 65 days ago (Jan 21 00:26 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 273 km SE from Quanzhou |
| Feb 25, 2020 19:14 (Shanghai) |
M 5.0 | 296 km E from Quanzhou |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 15:16 Shanghai) |
M 5.0 | 280 km SE from Quanzhou |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2019 16:50 (Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 143 km S from Quanzhou |
| Nov 26, 2018 20:50 (Shanghai) |
M 4.5 | 161 km S from Quanzhou |
| Aug 18, 2019 04:48 (Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 164 km S from Quanzhou |
| Nov 26, 2018 07:57 (Shanghai) |
M 5.7 | 168 km S from Quanzhou |
| Nov 27, 2018 18:29 (Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 169 km S from Quanzhou |
| May 11, 2015 16:38 (Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 189 km E from Quanzhou |
| May 11, 2015 16:53 (Shanghai) |
M 4.5 | 192 km ESE from Quanzhou |
| May 1, 2015 20:54 (Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 192 km E from Quanzhou |
| May 15, 2015 02:35 (Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 193 km E from Quanzhou |
| May 8, 2015 04:12 (Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 194 km ESE from Quanzhou |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Quanzhou
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Quanzhou on the afternoon of March 23, 2025 at 12:23 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 289km 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, 205 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quanzhou. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
