Latest earthquakes near Dongguan, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dongguan, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dongguan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dongguan (also known as 东莞), it will show up within minutes.
Dongguan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dongguan, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dongguan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Dongguan 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 | 4 | 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 Dongguan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dongguan occurred on Jul 31, 2016 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) west-northwest of Dongguan, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dongguan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 04:18, 127 kilometers (79 mi) west-northwest of Dongguan. It is the strongest earthquake near Dongguan in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dongguan, Guangdong 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 Dongguan.
Nearest earthquakes from Dongguan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dongguan, Guangdong. 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 Dongguan.
When was the last earthquake in Dongguan, Guangdong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dongguan on the evening of November 4, 2023 at 19:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 198km southwest of Dongguan at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dongguan, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dongguan, Guangdong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Dongguan on the night of March 19, 1962 at 04:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 127km north-east of Dongguan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dongguan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dongguan, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dongguan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
