Latest earthquakes near Puning, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Puning, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Puning? If an earthquake is happening right now near Puning (also known as 普宁市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Puning Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Puning. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Puning and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Puning Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puning, Guangdong in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Puning in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Puning 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 | 12 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.69% |
| 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 Puning
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puning occurred on Nov 26, 2018 07:57 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) east of Puning, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Puning in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Feb 13, 1918 14:07, 91 kilometers (57 mi) east of Puning. It is the strongest earthquake near Puning 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 Puning, 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 Puning.
Nearest earthquakes from Puning
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Puning, 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 Puning.
When was the last earthquake in Puning, Guangdong?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Puning on the morning of April 3, 2024 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 557km east of Puning at a depth of 40km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puning, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puning, Guangdong?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Puning on the afternoon of February 13, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 91km east-northeast of Puning at a depth of 15km under water in the Taiwan Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Puning since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puning, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puning. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
