Latest earthquakes near Shaoguan, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shaoguan, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shaoguan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shaoguan (also known as 韶关市), it will show up within minutes.
Shaoguan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shaoguan, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shaoguan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Shaoguan 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 Shaoguan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shaoguan occurred on Jul 31, 2016 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) west-southwest of Shaoguan, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shaoguan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 04:18, 153 kilometers (95 mi) west-southwest of Shaoguan. It is the strongest earthquake near Shaoguan 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 Shaoguan, 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 Shaoguan.
Nearest earthquakes from Shaoguan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shaoguan, 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 Shaoguan.
When was the last earthquake in Shaoguan, Guangdong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Shaoguan on the night of March 8, 2023 at 05:15 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 138km south-east of Shaoguan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shaoguan, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shaoguan, Guangdong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Shaoguan on the night of March 19, 1962 at 04:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 153km south-east of Shaoguan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shaoguan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shaoguan, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shaoguan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
