Latest earthquakes near Sanshui, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sanshui, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sanshui? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sanshui (also known as 三水), it will show up within minutes.
Sanshui Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sanshui, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sanshui in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sanshui 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 Sanshui
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sanshui occurred on Jul 31, 2016 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 181 kilometers (112 mi) north-west of Sanshui, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sanshui in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 04:18, 193 kilometers (120 mi) north-west of Sanshui. It is the strongest earthquake near Sanshui 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 Sanshui, 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 Sanshui.
Nearest earthquakes from Sanshui
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sanshui, 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 Sanshui.
When was the last earthquake in Sanshui, Guangdong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanshui on the evening of November 4, 2023 at 19:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 148km south-southwest of Sanshui at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sanshui, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sanshui, Guangdong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sanshui on the night of March 19, 1962 at 04:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 193km east-northeast of Sanshui at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sanshui since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sanshui, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sanshui. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
