Latest earthquakes near Hebei, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hebei, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hebei? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hebei (also known as 河北省), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hebei Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hebei. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hebei and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Hebei Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hebei, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hebei in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Hebei 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 | 37 | 94.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.13% |
| 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 Hebei
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hebei occurred on Aug 6, 2023 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 82 kilometers (51 mi) south-east of Hengshui, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hebei in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1976 03:42, 19 kilometers (12 mi) south-east of Tangshan. It is the strongest earthquake near Hebei 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 Hebei, China 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 Hebei.
Earthquakes by city in Hebei
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hebei, China.
- Baoding (保定市)
- Cangzhou (沧州市)
- Chengde (承德市)
- Dingzhou
- Handan (邯郸)
- Hengshui (衡水市)
- Jizhou
- Langfang (廊坊市)
- Linshui
- Linxi (林西)
- Luancheng
- Qinhuangdao (秦皇岛市)
- Shahecheng
- Shanhaiguan (山海关)
- Shijiazhuang (石家庄)
- Tangshan (唐山市)
- Xingtai (邢台)
- Xinji
- Xuanhua (宣化)
- Zhangjiakou (张家口)
- Zhengding
Use this regional Hebei earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Xinle, Renqiu, Zhaogezhuang, Hecun, Nangong, Huaiyang, Tangjiazhuang, Pengcheng, Beidaihehaibin, Fengrun, Changli, Botou, Tianchang, Beisu, Songling, Beiwangli, Guye, Kuangshi and Siwei.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hebei.
When was the last earthquake in Hebei, China?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hebei on the evening of August 23, 2023 at 18:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 228km east-southeast of Qinhuangdao at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hebei, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hebei, China?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hebei on the night of July 28, 1976 at 03:42 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 19km west-southwest of Tangshan at a depth of 23km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hebei since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hebei, China?
In the past 10 years, 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hebei. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 94 days.
