Latest earthquakes near Huizhou, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Huizhou, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Huizhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Huizhou (also known as 惠州), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Huizhou Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Huizhou. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Huizhou and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Huizhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Huizhou, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Huizhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Huizhou 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 | 3 | 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 Huizhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Huizhou occurred on Nov 4, 2023 19:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) west-southwest of Huizhou, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Huizhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Feb 13, 1918 14:07, 270 kilometers (168 mi) west-southwest of Huizhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Huizhou 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 Huizhou, 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 Huizhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Huizhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Huizhou, 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 Huizhou.
When was the last earthquake in Huizhou, Guangdong?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Huizhou on the morning of April 3, 2024 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 737km east of Huizhou at a depth of 40km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Huizhou, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Huizhou, Guangdong?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Huizhou on the afternoon of February 13, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 270km east-northeast of Huizhou at a depth of 15km under water in the Taiwan Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Huizhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Huizhou, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Huizhou. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
