Latest earthquakes near Xiamen, Fujian today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xiamen, Fujian, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xiamen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xiamen (also known as 厦门市), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Shanghai) |
M 4.4 | 297 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 379 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Shanghai) |
M 4.7 | 289 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 298 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 284 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 10:39 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 286 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 01:39 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 279 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 00:46 Shanghai) |
M 4.7 | 289 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 49 days ago (Feb 6 07:38 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 288 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 52 days ago (Feb 3 06:02 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 281 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 52 days ago (Feb 3 03:32 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 280 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 55 days ago (Jan 31 04:05 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 282 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 55 days ago (Jan 31 01:45 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 295 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 15:16 Shanghai) |
M 5.0 | 292 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 14:49 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 281 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 10:15 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 289 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 10:11 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 294 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 58 days ago (Jan 28 07:23 Shanghai) |
M 4.0 | 282 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 58 days ago (Jan 27 22:59 Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 275 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 58 days ago (Jan 27 09:58 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 282 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 58 days ago (Jan 27 08:18 Shanghai) |
M 5.0 | 368 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 59 days ago (Jan 27 02:06 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 274 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 59 days ago (Jan 27 00:35 Shanghai) |
M 4.1 | 287 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 60 days ago (Jan 26 07:38 Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 285 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 60 days ago (Jan 26 00:07 Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 287 km ESE from Xiamen |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Xiamen
Recent Xiamen Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Xiamen. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Xiamen 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).
Xiamen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 165 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xiamen, 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 Xiamen roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Xiamen in 2025. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xiamen that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Xiamen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Xiamen 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 | 94.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.61% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xiamen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xiamen occurred on Jan 21, 2025 00:17 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) east-southeast of Xiamen, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xiamen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Feb 13, 1918 14:07, 146 kilometers (91 mi) east-southeast of Xiamen. It is the strongest earthquake near Xiamen 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 Xiamen, 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 Xiamen.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 65 days ago (Jan 21 00:17 Shanghai) |
M 6.0 | 289 km ESE from Xiamen |
| Nov 26, 2018 07:57 (Shanghai) |
M 5.7 | 130 km SSE from Xiamen |
| Feb 11, 2017 01:12 (Shanghai) |
M 5.3 | 285 km SE from Xiamen |
| 60 days ago (Jan 26 07:38 Shanghai) |
M 5.2 | 285 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 65 days ago (Jan 21 00:26 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 283 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 60 days ago (Jan 25 19:49 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 283 km ESE from Xiamen |
| Nov 22, 2017 22:20 (Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 289 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 10:11 Shanghai) |
M 5.1 | 294 km ESE from Xiamen |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 15:16 Shanghai) |
M 5.0 | 292 km ESE from Xiamen |
| Nov 11, 2017 20:22 (Shanghai) |
M 4.9 | 280 km ESE from Xiamen |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Xiamen
Nearest earthquakes from Xiamen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xiamen, 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 | 116 km SE from Xiamen |
| Aug 18, 2019 04:48 (Shanghai) |
M 4.3 | 126 km SSE from Xiamen |
| Nov 27, 2018 18:29 (Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 130 km SSE from Xiamen |
| Nov 26, 2018 20:50 (Shanghai) |
M 4.5 | 129 km SSE from Xiamen |
| Nov 26, 2018 07:57 (Shanghai) |
M 5.7 | 130 km SSE from Xiamen |
| Oct 23, 2023 03:20 (Shanghai) |
M 4.8 | 144 km SSW from Xiamen |
| Dec 24, 2019 00:37 (Shanghai) |
M 4.4 | 209 km SSE from Xiamen |
| Nov 7, 2017 01:36 (Shanghai) |
M 4.2 | 220 km ESE from Xiamen |
| Apr 22, 2023 13:04 (Shanghai) |
M 4.5 | 223 km SSE from Xiamen |
| May 11, 2015 16:38 (Shanghai) |
M 4.6 | 237 km E from Xiamen |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Xiamen
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Xiamen.
When was the last earthquake in Xiamen, Fujian?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Xiamen on the afternoon of March 21, 2025 at 16:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 297km east-southeast of Xiamen at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xiamen, Fujian in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xiamen, Fujian?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Xiamen on the afternoon of February 13, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 146km southwest of Xiamen at a depth of 15km under water in the Taiwan Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xiamen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xiamen, Fujian?
In the past 10 years, 165 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xiamen. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
