Latest earthquakes near Jieshi, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jieshi, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jieshi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jieshi (also known as 碣石), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jieshi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jieshi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jieshi and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Jieshi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jieshi, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jieshi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jieshi 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 | 10 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 9.09% |
| 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 Jieshi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jieshi occurred on Nov 26, 2018 07:57 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) east-northeast of Jieshi, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jieshi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Feb 13, 1918 14:07, 149 kilometers (93 mi) east-northeast of Jieshi. It is the strongest earthquake near Jieshi 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 Jieshi, 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 Jieshi.
Nearest earthquakes from Jieshi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jieshi, 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 Jieshi.
When was the last earthquake in Jieshi, Guangdong?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jieshi on the morning of April 3, 2024 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 600km east of Jieshi at a depth of 40km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jieshi, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jieshi, Guangdong?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jieshi on the afternoon of February 13, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 149km north-east of Jieshi at a depth of 15km under water in the Taiwan Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jieshi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jieshi, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jieshi. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
