Latest earthquakes near Bijie, Guizhou today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bijie, Guizhou, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bijie? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bijie (also known as 毕节), it will show up within minutes.
Bijie Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 299 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bijie, Guizhou in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bijie roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bijie in 2019. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bijie 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 Bijie in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bijie 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 | 283 | 94.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 5.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bijie
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bijie occurred on Aug 3, 2014 16:30 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 186 kilometers (116 mi) west of Bijie, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bijie in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 31, 1917 07:54, 157 kilometers (98 mi) west of Bijie. It is the strongest earthquake near Bijie 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 Bijie, 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 Bijie.
Nearest earthquakes from Bijie
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bijie, 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 Bijie.
When was the last earthquake in Bijie, Guizhou?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bijie on the morning of April 6, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 180km west of Bijie at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bijie, Guizhou in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bijie, Guizhou?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bijie on the morning of July 31, 1917 at 07:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 157km northwest of Bijie at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bijie since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bijie, Guizhou?
In the past 10 years, 299 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bijie. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
