Latest earthquakes near Shantou, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shantou, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shantou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shantou (also known as 汕头), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Shantou Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shantou. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shantou and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Shantou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shantou, 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 Shantou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shantou 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 Shantou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shantou occurred on Nov 26, 2018 07:57 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 190 kilometers (118 mi) east of Shantou, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shantou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Feb 13, 1918 14:07, 40 kilometers (25 mi) east of Shantou. It is the strongest earthquake near Shantou 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 Shantou, 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 Shantou.
Nearest earthquakes from Shantou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shantou, 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 Shantou.
When was the last earthquake in Shantou, Guangdong?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Shantou on the morning of April 3, 2024 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 500km east of Shantou at a depth of 40km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shantou, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shantou, Guangdong?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Shantou on the afternoon of February 13, 1918 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 40km north-east of Shantou at a depth of 15km under water in the Taiwan Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shantou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shantou, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shantou. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
