Latest earthquakes near Guangzhou, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guangzhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guangzhou (also known as 广州), it will show up within minutes.
Guangzhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guangzhou, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Guangzhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Guangzhou 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 | 5 | 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 Guangzhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guangzhou occurred on Jul 31, 2016 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) west-northwest of Guangzhou, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guangzhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 04:18, 162 kilometers (101 mi) west-northwest of Guangzhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou, 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 Guangzhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Guangzhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Guangzhou, 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 Guangzhou.
When was the last earthquake in Guangzhou, Guangdong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Guangzhou on the evening of November 4, 2023 at 19:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 167km southwest of Guangzhou at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guangzhou, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guangzhou, Guangdong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Guangzhou on the night of March 19, 1962 at 04:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 162km east-northeast of Guangzhou at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guangzhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guangzhou, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guangzhou. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
