Latest earthquakes near Pingshan, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pingshan, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pingshan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pingshan (also known as 平山), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pingshan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pingshan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pingshan and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Pingshan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pingshan, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pingshan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Pingshan 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 Pingshan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pingshan occurred on Oct 23, 2023 03:20 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) east of Pingshan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pingshan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Feb 13, 1918 14:07, 244 kilometers (152 mi) east of Pingshan. It is the strongest earthquake near Pingshan 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 Pingshan, 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 Pingshan.
Nearest earthquakes from Pingshan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pingshan, 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 Pingshan.
When was the last earthquake in Pingshan, Guangdong?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Pingshan on the morning of April 3, 2024 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 709km east of Pingshan at a depth of 40km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pingshan, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pingshan, Guangdong?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Pingshan on the afternoon of February 13, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 244km east-northeast of Pingshan at a depth of 15km under water in the Taiwan Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pingshan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pingshan, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pingshan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
