Latest earthquakes near Linxia Chengguanzhen, Gansu today
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Recent Linxia 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.
Linxia Chengguanzhen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Linxia Chengguanzhen, Gansu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Linxia Chengguanzhen in 2017. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Linxia 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 Linxia Chengguanzhen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Linxia 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 | 74 | 88.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 10.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.19% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Linxia Chengguanzhen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Linxia Chengguanzhen occurred on Aug 8, 2017 21:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-southeast of Linxia Chengguanzhen, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Linxia Chengguanzhen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Dec 16, 1920 20:05, 227 kilometers (141 mi) south-southeast of Linxia Chengguanzhen. It is the strongest earthquake near Linxia 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 Linxia 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 Linxia Chengguanzhen.
Nearest earthquakes from Linxia Chengguanzhen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Linxia 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 Linxia Chengguanzhen.
When was the last earthquake in Linxia Chengguanzhen, Gansu?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Linxia Chengguanzhen on the evening of December 31, 2023 at 22:27 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 206km north-east of Linxia Chengguanzhen at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Linxia Chengguanzhen, Gansu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Linxia Chengguanzhen, Gansu?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Linxia Chengguanzhen on the evening of December 16, 1920 at 20:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 227km east-northeast of Linxia Chengguanzhen at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Linxia Chengguanzhen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Linxia Chengguanzhen, Gansu?
In the past 10 years, 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Linxia Chengguanzhen. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
