Latest earthquakes near Yangjiang, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yangjiang, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yangjiang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yangjiang (also known as 阳江市), it will show up within minutes.
Yangjiang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yangjiang, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yangjiang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Yangjiang 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 Yangjiang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yangjiang occurred on Jul 31, 2016 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) north-northwest of Yangjiang, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yangjiang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Sep 21, 1931 18:27, 296 kilometers (184 mi) north-northwest of Yangjiang. It is the strongest earthquake near Yangjiang 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 Yangjiang, 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 Yangjiang.
Nearest earthquakes from Yangjiang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yangjiang, 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 Yangjiang.
When was the last earthquake in Yangjiang, Guangdong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yangjiang on the evening of November 4, 2023 at 19:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 26km north-east of Yangjiang at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yangjiang, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yangjiang, Guangdong?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Yangjiang on the evening of September 21, 1931 at 18:27 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 296km south-southeast of Yangjiang at a depth of 25km under water in the South China Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yangjiang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yangjiang, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yangjiang. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
