Latest earthquakes near Taishan, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taishan, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taishan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taishan (also known as 台城), it will show up within minutes.
Taishan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taishan, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Taishan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Taishan 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 Taishan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taishan occurred on Jul 31, 2016 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) north-northwest of Taishan, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taishan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 04:18, 258 kilometers (160 mi) north-northwest of Taishan. It is the strongest earthquake near Taishan 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 Taishan, 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 Taishan.
Nearest earthquakes from Taishan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taishan, 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 Taishan.
When was the last earthquake in Taishan, Guangdong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taishan on the evening of November 4, 2023 at 19:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 70km west-southwest of Taishan at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taishan, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taishan, Guangdong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Taishan on the night of March 19, 1962 at 04:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 258km north-east of Taishan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Taishan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taishan, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taishan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
