Latest earthquakes near Zhaoqing, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zhaoqing, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zhaoqing? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zhaoqing (also known as 肇庆市), it will show up within minutes.
Zhaoqing Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhaoqing, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zhaoqing in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Zhaoqing 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 Zhaoqing
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zhaoqing occurred on Jul 31, 2016 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 157 kilometers (98 mi) north-west of Zhaoqing, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zhaoqing in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 04:18, 238 kilometers (148 mi) north-west of Zhaoqing. It is the strongest earthquake near Zhaoqing 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 Zhaoqing, 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 Zhaoqing.
Nearest earthquakes from Zhaoqing
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zhaoqing, 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 Zhaoqing.
When was the last earthquake in Zhaoqing, Guangdong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhaoqing on the evening of November 4, 2023 at 19:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 120km south-southwest of Zhaoqing at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zhaoqing, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zhaoqing, Guangdong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhaoqing on the night of March 19, 1962 at 04:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 238km east-northeast of Zhaoqing at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zhaoqing since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zhaoqing, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhaoqing. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
