Latest earthquakes near Qinhuangdao, Hebei today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qinhuangdao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qinhuangdao (also known as 秦皇岛市), it will show up within minutes.
Qinhuangdao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qinhuangdao, Hebei in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Qinhuangdao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Qinhuangdao 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 | 21 | 95.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.55% |
| 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 Qinhuangdao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qinhuangdao occurred on Aug 4, 2015 12:25 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) east-northeast of Qinhuangdao, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qinhuangdao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1976 03:42, 143 kilometers (89 mi) east-northeast of Qinhuangdao. It is the strongest earthquake near Qinhuangdao 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 Qinhuangdao, 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 Qinhuangdao.
Nearest earthquakes from Qinhuangdao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Qinhuangdao, 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 Qinhuangdao.
When was the last earthquake in Qinhuangdao, Hebei?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Qinhuangdao 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 Qinhuangdao, Hebei in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qinhuangdao, Hebei?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Qinhuangdao on the night of July 28, 1976 at 03:42 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 143km west-southwest of Qinhuangdao at a depth of 23km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qinhuangdao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qinhuangdao, Hebei?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qinhuangdao. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
