Latest earthquakes near Pingliang, Gansu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pingliang, Gansu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pingliang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pingliang (also known as 平凉), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pingliang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pingliang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pingliang and elsewhere.
Dec 18, 2023 11:59PM
On Monday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M5.9 Earthquake struck near Linxia Chengguanzhen in China.
Pingliang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pingliang, Gansu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pingliang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Pingliang 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 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Pingliang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pingliang occurred on Dec 31, 2023 22:27 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) north-west of Pingliang, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pingliang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Dec 16, 1920 20:05, 137 kilometers (85 mi) north-west of Pingliang. It is the strongest earthquake near Pingliang 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 Pingliang, 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 Pingliang.
Nearest earthquakes from Pingliang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pingliang, 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 Pingliang.
When was the last earthquake in Pingliang, Gansu?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Pingliang on the evening of December 31, 2023 at 22:27 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 205km northwest of Pingliang at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pingliang, Gansu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pingliang, Gansu?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Pingliang on the evening of December 16, 1920 at 20:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 137km northwest of Pingliang at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pingliang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pingliang, Gansu?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pingliang. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
