Latest earthquakes near Heyuan, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Heyuan, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Heyuan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Heyuan (also known as 河源市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Heyuan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Heyuan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Heyuan and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Heyuan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Heyuan, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Heyuan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Heyuan 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 Heyuan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Heyuan occurred on Oct 23, 2023 03:20 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) east of Heyuan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Heyuan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Feb 13, 1918 14:07, 237 kilometers (147 mi) east of Heyuan. It is the strongest earthquake near Heyuan 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 Heyuan, 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 Heyuan.
Nearest earthquakes from Heyuan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Heyuan, 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 Heyuan.
When was the last earthquake in Heyuan, Guangdong?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Heyuan on the morning of April 3, 2024 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 704km east of Heyuan at a depth of 40km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Heyuan, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Heyuan, Guangdong?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Heyuan on the afternoon of February 13, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 237km east of Heyuan at a depth of 15km under water in the Taiwan Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Heyuan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Heyuan, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Heyuan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
