Latest earthquakes near Foshan, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Foshan, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Foshan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Foshan (also known as 佛山), it will show up within minutes.
Foshan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Foshan, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Foshan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Foshan 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 Foshan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Foshan occurred on Jul 31, 2016 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 209 kilometers (130 mi) north-west of Foshan, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Foshan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 04:18, 177 kilometers (110 mi) north-west of Foshan. It is the strongest earthquake near Foshan 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 Foshan, 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 Foshan.
Nearest earthquakes from Foshan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Foshan, 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 Foshan.
When was the last earthquake in Foshan, Guangdong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Foshan on the evening of November 4, 2023 at 19:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 151km southwest of Foshan at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Foshan, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Foshan, Guangdong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Foshan on the night of March 19, 1962 at 04:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 177km east-northeast of Foshan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Foshan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Foshan, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Foshan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
