Latest earthquakes near Hengshui, Hebei today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hengshui, Hebei, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hengshui? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hengshui (also known as 衡水市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hengshui Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hengshui. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hengshui and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Hengshui Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hengshui, 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 Hengshui in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Hengshui 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 | 13 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.14% |
| 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 Hengshui
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hengshui 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 Hengshui in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1976 03:42, 284 kilometers (176 mi) south-east of Hengshui. It is the strongest earthquake near Hengshui 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 Hengshui, 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 Hengshui.
Nearest earthquakes from Hengshui
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hengshui, 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 Hengshui.
When was the last earthquake in Hengshui, Hebei?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hengshui on the night of August 6, 2023 at 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 82km south-east of Hengshui at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hengshui, Hebei in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hengshui, Hebei?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hengshui on the night of July 28, 1976 at 03:42 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 284km north-east of Hengshui at a depth of 23km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hengshui since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hengshui, Hebei?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hengshui. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
