Latest earthquakes near Meizhou, Guangdong today

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List of latest earthquakes near Meizhou.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 3, 2024 07:58
(Shanghai)
M 7.4 559 km E
from Meizhou
Oct 23, 2023 03:20
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 166 km SE
from Meizhou
Mar 8, 2023 05:15
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 171 km WSW
from Meizhou
Feb 11, 2023 10:41
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 167 km WSW
from Meizhou
Aug 18, 2019 04:48
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 266 km ESE
from Meizhou
Aug 1, 2019 16:50
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 277 km ESE
from Meizhou
Nov 27, 2018 18:29
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 267 km ESE
from Meizhou
Nov 26, 2018 20:50
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 280 km ESE
from Meizhou
Nov 26, 2018 07:57
(Shanghai)
M 5.7 269 km ESE
from Meizhou

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Recent Meizhou Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Meizhou. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Meizhou and elsewhere.

Meizhou Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 7.4
Apr 3, 2024 07:58

Average

A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Meizhou, Guangdong in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Meizhou with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Meizhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Meizhou 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Meizhou (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 7 87.5%
Mag. 5 1 12.5%
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 Meizhou

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.7
On Nov 26, 2018 07:57.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.4
On Feb 13, 1918 14:07.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Meizhou occurred on Nov 26, 2018 07:57 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) east-southeast of Meizhou, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Meizhou in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Feb 13, 1918 14:07, 118 kilometers (73 mi) east-southeast of Meizhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Meizhou 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 Meizhou, 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 Meizhou.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Meizhou.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 26, 2018 07:57
(Shanghai)
M 5.7 269 km ESE
from Meizhou
Oct 23, 2023 03:20
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 166 km SE
from Meizhou
Nov 27, 2018 18:29
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 267 km ESE
from Meizhou
Nov 26, 2018 20:50
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 280 km ESE
from Meizhou
Aug 18, 2019 04:48
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 266 km ESE
from Meizhou
Mar 8, 2023 05:15
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 171 km WSW
from Meizhou
Feb 11, 2023 10:41
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 167 km WSW
from Meizhou
Aug 1, 2019 16:50
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 277 km ESE
from Meizhou

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Nearest earthquakes from Meizhou

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Meizhou, Guangdong. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Meizhou.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 23, 2023 03:20
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 166 km SE
from Meizhou
Feb 11, 2023 10:41
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 167 km WSW
from Meizhou
Mar 8, 2023 05:15
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 171 km WSW
from Meizhou
Aug 18, 2019 04:48
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 266 km ESE
from Meizhou
Nov 27, 2018 18:29
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 267 km ESE
from Meizhou
Nov 26, 2018 07:57
(Shanghai)
M 5.7 269 km ESE
from Meizhou
Aug 1, 2019 16:50
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 277 km ESE
from Meizhou
Nov 26, 2018 20:50
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 280 km ESE
from Meizhou
Apr 3, 2024 07:58
(Shanghai)
M 7.4 559 km E
from Meizhou

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Meizhou.

When was the last earthquake in Meizhou, Guangdong?

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Meizhou on the morning of April 3, 2024 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 559km east of Meizhou at a depth of 40km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Meizhou, Guangdong in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Meizhou, Guangdong?

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Meizhou on the afternoon of February 13, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 118km south-east of Meizhou at a depth of 15km under water in the Taiwan Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Meizhou since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Meizhou, Guangdong?

In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Meizhou. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.