Latest earthquakes near Lecheng, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lecheng, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lecheng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lecheng (also known as Lo-ch’ang), it will show up within minutes.
Lecheng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lecheng, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lecheng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lecheng 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 Lecheng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lecheng occurred on Jul 31, 2016 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 219 kilometers (136 mi) west-southwest of Lecheng, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lecheng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 04:18, 195 kilometers (121 mi) west-southwest of Lecheng. It is the strongest earthquake near Lecheng 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 Lecheng, 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 Lecheng.
Nearest earthquakes from Lecheng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lecheng, 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 Lecheng.
When was the last earthquake in Lecheng, Guangdong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lecheng on the night of March 8, 2023 at 05:15 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 181km south-east of Lecheng at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lecheng, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lecheng, Guangdong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lecheng on the night of March 19, 1962 at 04:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 195km south-east of Lecheng at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lecheng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lecheng, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lecheng. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
