Latest earthquakes near Licheng, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Licheng, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Licheng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Licheng (also known as 荔城), it will show up within minutes.
Licheng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Licheng, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Licheng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Licheng 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 Licheng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Licheng occurred on Jul 31, 2016 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) west-northwest of Licheng, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Licheng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 04:18, 101 kilometers (63 mi) west-northwest of Licheng. It is the strongest earthquake near Licheng 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 Licheng, 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 Licheng.
Nearest earthquakes from Licheng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Licheng, 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 Licheng.
When was the last earthquake in Licheng, Guangdong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Licheng on the evening of November 4, 2023 at 19:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 223km southwest of Licheng at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Licheng, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Licheng, Guangdong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Licheng on the night of March 19, 1962 at 04:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 101km north-east of Licheng at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Licheng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Licheng, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Licheng. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
