Latest earthquakes near Shenzhen, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shenzhen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shenzhen (also known as 深圳), it will show up within minutes.
Shenzhen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shenzhen, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shenzhen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shenzhen occurred on Mar 8, 2023 05:15 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 154 kilometers (96 mi) north-northeast of Shenzhen, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shenzhen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 04:18, 153 kilometers (95 mi) north-northeast of Shenzhen. It is the strongest earthquake near Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen, 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 Shenzhen.
Nearest earthquakes from Shenzhen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shenzhen, 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 Shenzhen.
When was the last earthquake in Shenzhen, Guangdong?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Shenzhen on the afternoon of January 10, 2025 at 14:40 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 187km east-southeast of Shenzhen at a depth of 10km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shenzhen, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shenzhen, Guangdong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Shenzhen on the night of March 19, 1962 at 04:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 153km north-northeast of Shenzhen at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shenzhen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shenzhen, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shenzhen. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
