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.
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.
Jan 21, 2025 12:26AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit near Yujing in Taiwan on Tuesday Night.
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 130 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 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Xiamen roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Xiamen in 2024. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xiamen 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 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 | 125 | 96.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.77% |
| 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 280 kilometers (174 mi) east-southeast of Xiamen, at a depth of 10 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Xiamen.
When was the last earthquake in Xiamen, Fujian?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Xiamen on the night of January 21, 2025 at 04:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 293km east-southeast of Xiamen at a depth of 15km 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, 130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xiamen. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
