Latest earthquakes near Guiyang, Guizhou today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guiyang, Guizhou, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guiyang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guiyang (also known as 贵阳), it will show up within minutes.
Guiyang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 174 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guiyang, Guizhou in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guiyang roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guiyang in 2019. A total of 47 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guiyang 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 Guiyang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Guiyang 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 | 165 | 94.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 5.17% |
| 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 Guiyang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guiyang occurred on Jun 17, 2019 22:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-west of Guiyang, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guiyang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Oct 9, 1948 03:02, 284 kilometers (176 mi) north-west of Guiyang. It is the strongest earthquake near Guiyang 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 Guiyang, 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 Guiyang.
Nearest earthquakes from Guiyang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Guiyang, 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 Guiyang.
When was the last earthquake in Guiyang, Guizhou?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Guiyang on the morning of April 6, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 328km west of Guiyang at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guiyang, Guizhou in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guiyang, Guizhou?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Guiyang on the night of October 9, 1948 at 03:02 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 284km west of Guiyang at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guiyang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guiyang, Guizhou?
In the past 10 years, 174 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guiyang. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
