Latest earthquakes near Zhongzhai, Gansu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zhongzhai, Gansu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zhongzhai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zhongzhai (also known as 中寨), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Zhongzhai Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zhongzhai. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zhongzhai and elsewhere.
Dec 18, 2023 11:59PM
On Monday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M5.9 Earthquake struck near Linxia Chengguanzhen in China.
Zhongzhai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhongzhai, Gansu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zhongzhai roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zhongzhai in 2017. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zhongzhai 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 Zhongzhai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Zhongzhai 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 | 110 | 90.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 9.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zhongzhai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zhongzhai occurred on Aug 8, 2017 21:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 53 kilometers (33 mi) west of Zhongzhai, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zhongzhai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 265 kilometers (165 mi) west of Zhongzhai. It is the strongest earthquake near Zhongzhai 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 Zhongzhai, 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 Zhongzhai.
Nearest earthquakes from Zhongzhai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zhongzhai, 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 Zhongzhai.
When was the last earthquake in Zhongzhai, Gansu?
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhongzhai on the evening of December 18, 2023 at 23:59 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 319km north-northwest of Zhongzhai at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zhongzhai, Gansu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zhongzhai, Gansu?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhongzhai on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-southwest of Zhongzhai at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zhongzhai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zhongzhai, Gansu?
In the past 10 years, 122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhongzhai. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
