Latest earthquakes near Zhongshan, Guangdong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zhongshan, Guangdong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zhongshan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zhongshan (also known as 中山), it will show up within minutes.
Zhongshan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhongshan, Guangdong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zhongshan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Zhongshan 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 Zhongshan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zhongshan occurred on Jul 31, 2016 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) north-west of Zhongshan, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zhongshan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 04:18, 193 kilometers (120 mi) north-west of Zhongshan. It is the strongest earthquake near Zhongshan 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 Zhongshan, 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 Zhongshan.
Nearest earthquakes from Zhongshan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zhongshan, 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 Zhongshan.
When was the last earthquake in Zhongshan, Guangdong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhongshan on the evening of November 4, 2023 at 19:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 138km west-southwest of Zhongshan at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zhongshan, Guangdong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zhongshan, Guangdong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhongshan on the night of March 19, 1962 at 04:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 193km north-east of Zhongshan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zhongshan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zhongshan, Guangdong?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhongshan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
