Latest earthquakes near Maoming, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maoming, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maoming? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maoming (also known as 茂名), it will show up within minutes.
Maoming Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maoming, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Maoming in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Maoming 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 | 6 | 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 Maoming
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maoming occurred on Jul 31, 2016 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) north of Maoming, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Maoming in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Maoming, 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 Maoming.
Nearest earthquakes from Maoming
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Maoming, 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 Maoming.
When was the last earthquake in Maoming, Guangdong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Maoming on the evening of November 4, 2023 at 19:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 134km east-northeast of Maoming at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maoming, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maoming, Guangdong?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Maoming on the afternoon of July 31, 2016 at 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 280km north of Maoming at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maoming since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maoming, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maoming. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
