Latest earthquakes near Handan, Hebei today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Handan, Hebei, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Handan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Handan (also known as 邯郸), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Handan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Handan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Handan and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Handan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Handan, Hebei in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Handan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Handan 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 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 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 Handan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Handan occurred on Aug 6, 2023 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 182 kilometers (113 mi) east-northeast of Handan, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Handan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 1, 1937 04:35, 164 kilometers (102 mi) east-northeast of Handan. It is the strongest earthquake near Handan 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 Handan, 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 Handan.
Nearest earthquakes from Handan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Handan, 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 Handan.
When was the last earthquake in Handan, Hebei?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Handan on the night of August 6, 2023 at 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 182km east-northeast of Handan at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Handan, Hebei in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Handan, Hebei?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Handan on the night of August 1, 1937 at 04:35 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 164km south-southeast of Handan at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Handan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Handan, Hebei?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Handan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
