Latest earthquakes near Xingyi, Guizhou today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xingyi, Guizhou, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xingyi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xingyi (also known as 兴义), it will show up within minutes.
Xingyi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xingyi, Guizhou in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Xingyi in 2014. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xingyi that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Xingyi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Xingyi 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 | 91 | 93.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.03% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xingyi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xingyi occurred on Aug 3, 2014 16:30 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) north-northwest of Xingyi, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xingyi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jan 5, 1970 01:00, 259 kilometers (161 mi) north-northwest of Xingyi. It is the strongest earthquake near Xingyi 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 Xingyi, 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 Xingyi.
Nearest earthquakes from Xingyi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xingyi, 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 Xingyi.
When was the last earthquake in Xingyi, Guizhou?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Xingyi on the morning of April 6, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 269km north-northwest of Xingyi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xingyi, Guizhou in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xingyi, Guizhou?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Xingyi on the night of January 5, 1970 at 01:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 259km west-southwest of Xingyi at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xingyi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xingyi, Guizhou?
In the past 10 years, 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xingyi. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
