Latest earthquakes near Songcheng, Fujian today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Songcheng, Fujian, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Songcheng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Songcheng, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Songcheng Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Songcheng. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Songcheng and elsewhere.
May 10, 2024 03:45PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Friday Afternoon.
May 10, 2024 09:35AM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK struck on Friday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
May 6, 2024 05:52PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Afternoon 0mi from Taiwan.
May 6, 2024 05:45PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Apr 27, 2024 02:49AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Apr 27, 2024 02:21AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Saturday Night.
Songcheng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Songcheng, Fujian in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Songcheng in 2015. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Songcheng that year. The strongest had a 4.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Songcheng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Songcheng 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 | 45 | 95.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 4.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Songcheng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Songcheng occurred on May 31, 2016 13:23 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) east-southeast of Songcheng, at a depth of 246 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Songcheng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 21, 1935 06:02, 298 kilometers (185 mi) east-southeast of Songcheng. It is the strongest earthquake near Songcheng 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 Songcheng, 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 Songcheng.
Nearest earthquakes from Songcheng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Songcheng, 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 Songcheng.
When was the last earthquake in Songcheng, Fujian?
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Songcheng on the afternoon of May 10, 2024 at 15:45 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 355km south-southeast of Songcheng at a depth of 11km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Songcheng, Fujian in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Songcheng, Fujian?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Songcheng on the morning of April 21, 1935 at 06:02 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south-southeast of Songcheng at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Songcheng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Songcheng, Fujian?
In the past 10 years, 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Songcheng. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 78 days.
