Latest earthquakes near Sanming, Fujian today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sanming, Fujian, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sanming? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sanming (also known as 三明市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sanming Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sanming. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sanming and elsewhere.
Dec 27, 2025 11:05PM
Strong M6.6 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Taipei (Taiwan).
Sanming Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sanming, Fujian in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sanming in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sanming 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 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Sanming
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sanming occurred on Sep 20, 2025 06:56 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) south-east of Sanming, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sanming in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Feb 13, 1918 14:07, 300 kilometers (186 mi) south-east of Sanming. It is the strongest earthquake near Sanming in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sanming, 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 Sanming.
Nearest earthquakes from Sanming
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sanming, 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 Sanming.
When was the last earthquake in Sanming, Fujian?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanming on the evening of December 27, 2025 at 23:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 478km east-southeast of Sanming at a depth of 68km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sanming, Fujian in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sanming, Fujian?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanming on the afternoon of February 13, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 300km south of Sanming at a depth of 15km under water in the Taiwan Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sanming since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sanming, Fujian?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sanming. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
