Latest earthquakes near Anshun, Guizhou today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Anshun, Guizhou, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Anshun? If an earthquake is happening right now near Anshun (also known as 安顺市), it will show up within minutes.
Anshun Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 216 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Anshun, Guizhou in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Anshun roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Anshun in 2019. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Anshun that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Anshun in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Anshun 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 | 204 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 5.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Anshun
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Anshun occurred on Aug 3, 2014 16:30 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) west-northwest of Anshun, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Anshun in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 31, 1917 07:54, 290 kilometers (180 mi) west-northwest of Anshun. It is the strongest earthquake near Anshun 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 Anshun, Guizhou 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 Anshun.
Nearest earthquakes from Anshun
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Anshun, Guizhou. 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 Anshun.
When was the last earthquake in Anshun, Guizhou?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Anshun on the morning of April 6, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 264km west-northwest of Anshun at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Anshun, Guizhou in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Anshun, Guizhou?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Anshun on the morning of July 31, 1917 at 07:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 290km northwest of Anshun at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Anshun since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Anshun, Guizhou?
In the past 10 years, 216 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Anshun. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
