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Recent Gangu Chengguanzhen Earthquake News
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Dec 18, 2023 11:59PM
On Monday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M5.9 Earthquake struck near Linxia Chengguanzhen in China.
Gangu Chengguanzhen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gangu Chengguanzhen, Gansu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gangu Chengguanzhen in 2017. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gangu Chengguanzhen that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gangu Chengguanzhen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gangu Chengguanzhen 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 | 68 | 90.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 8.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gangu Chengguanzhen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gangu Chengguanzhen occurred on Aug 8, 2017 21:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 219 kilometers (136 mi) south-west of Gangu Chengguanzhen, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gangu Chengguanzhen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Dec 16, 1920 20:05, 182 kilometers (113 mi) south-west of Gangu Chengguanzhen. It is the strongest earthquake near Gangu Chengguanzhen 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 Gangu Chengguanzhen, Gansu 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 Gangu Chengguanzhen.
Nearest earthquakes from Gangu Chengguanzhen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gangu Chengguanzhen, Gansu. 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 Gangu Chengguanzhen.
When was the last earthquake in Gangu Chengguanzhen, Gansu?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Gangu Chengguanzhen on the evening of December 31, 2023 at 22:27 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 228km north of Gangu Chengguanzhen at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gangu Chengguanzhen, Gansu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gangu Chengguanzhen, Gansu?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Gangu Chengguanzhen on the evening of December 16, 1920 at 20:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 182km north of Gangu Chengguanzhen at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gangu Chengguanzhen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gangu Chengguanzhen, Gansu?
In the past 10 years, 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gangu Chengguanzhen. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 49 days.
