Latest earthquakes near Shanhaiguan, Hebei today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shanhaiguan, Hebei, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shanhaiguan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shanhaiguan (also known as 山海关), it will show up within minutes.
Shanhaiguan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shanhaiguan, 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 Shanhaiguan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Shanhaiguan 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 Shanhaiguan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shanhaiguan occurred on Aug 4, 2015 12:25 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) east-northeast of Shanhaiguan, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shanhaiguan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1976 03:42, 159 kilometers (99 mi) east-northeast of Shanhaiguan. It is the strongest earthquake near Shanhaiguan 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 Shanhaiguan, 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 Shanhaiguan.
Nearest earthquakes from Shanhaiguan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shanhaiguan, 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 Shanhaiguan.
When was the last earthquake in Shanhaiguan, Hebei?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Shanhaiguan on the evening of August 23, 2023 at 18:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 217km east-southeast of Shanhaiguan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shanhaiguan, Hebei in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shanhaiguan, Hebei?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Shanhaiguan on the night of July 28, 1976 at 03:42 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 159km west-southwest of Shanhaiguan at a depth of 23km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shanhaiguan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shanhaiguan, Hebei?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shanhaiguan. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
