Latest earthquakes near Cangzhou, Hebei today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cangzhou, Hebei, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cangzhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cangzhou (also known as 沧州市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Cangzhou Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cangzhou. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cangzhou and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Cangzhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cangzhou, Hebei in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cangzhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Cangzhou 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 | 16 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.88% |
| 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 Cangzhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cangzhou occurred on Aug 6, 2023 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 128 kilometers (80 mi) south-southwest of Cangzhou, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cangzhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1976 03:42, 169 kilometers (105 mi) south-southwest of Cangzhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Cangzhou 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 Cangzhou, Hebei 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 Cangzhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Cangzhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cangzhou, Hebei. 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 Cangzhou.
When was the last earthquake in Cangzhou, Hebei?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cangzhou on the night of August 6, 2023 at 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 128km south-southwest of Cangzhou at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cangzhou, Hebei in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cangzhou, Hebei?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Cangzhou on the night of July 28, 1976 at 03:42 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 169km north-east of Cangzhou at a depth of 23km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cangzhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cangzhou, Hebei?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cangzhou. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
