Latest earthquakes near Wenchang, Hainan Sheng today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wenchang, Hainan Sheng, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wenchang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wenchang (also known as 文城), it will show up within minutes.
Wenchang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wenchang, Hainan Sheng in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wenchang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Wenchang 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 Wenchang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wenchang occurred on Jun 24, 2023 03:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) north-west of Wenchang, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wenchang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Sep 21, 1931 18:27, 250 kilometers (155 mi) north-west of Wenchang. It is the strongest earthquake near Wenchang 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 Wenchang, Hainan Sheng 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 Wenchang.
Nearest earthquakes from Wenchang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wenchang, Hainan Sheng. 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 Wenchang.
When was the last earthquake in Wenchang, Hainan Sheng?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Wenchang on the night of June 24, 2023 at 03:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 233km northwest of Wenchang at a depth of 14km under water in the Gulf Of Tonkin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wenchang, Hainan Sheng in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wenchang, Hainan Sheng?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Wenchang on the evening of September 21, 1931 at 18:27 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 250km east of Wenchang at a depth of 25km under water in the South China Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wenchang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wenchang, Hainan Sheng?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wenchang. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
