Latest earthquakes near Zhangzhou, Fujian today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zhangzhou, Fujian, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zhangzhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zhangzhou (also known as 漳州市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Zhangzhou Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zhangzhou. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zhangzhou and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Zhangzhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 32 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhangzhou, Fujian in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zhangzhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zhangzhou 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 | 31 | 96.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.13% |
| 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 Zhangzhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zhangzhou occurred on Nov 26, 2018 07:57 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 155 kilometers (96 mi) south-east of Zhangzhou, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zhangzhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Feb 13, 1918 14:07, 120 kilometers (75 mi) south-east of Zhangzhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Zhangzhou 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 Zhangzhou, 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 Zhangzhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Zhangzhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zhangzhou, 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 Zhangzhou.
When was the last earthquake in Zhangzhou, Fujian?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhangzhou on the afternoon of November 19, 2024 at 12:27 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-southeast of Zhangzhou at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zhangzhou, Fujian in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zhangzhou, Fujian?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhangzhou on the afternoon of February 13, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 120km south-southwest of Zhangzhou at a depth of 15km under water in the Taiwan Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zhangzhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zhangzhou, Fujian?
In the past 10 years, 32 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhangzhou. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 114 days.
