Latest earthquakes near Tangshan, Hebei today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tangshan, Hebei, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tangshan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tangshan (also known as 唐山市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tangshan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tangshan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tangshan and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Tangshan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tangshan, 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 Tangshan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tangshan 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 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Tangshan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tangshan occurred on May 22, 2016 17:08 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) north-east of Tangshan, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tangshan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1976 03:42, 19 kilometers (12 mi) north-east of Tangshan. It is the strongest earthquake near Tangshan 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 Tangshan, 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 Tangshan.
Nearest earthquakes from Tangshan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tangshan, 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 Tangshan.
When was the last earthquake in Tangshan, Hebei?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tangshan on the night of August 6, 2023 at 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 310km south-southwest of Tangshan at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tangshan, Hebei in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tangshan, Hebei?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tangshan on the night of July 28, 1976 at 03:42 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 19km west-southwest of Tangshan at a depth of 23km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tangshan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tangshan, Hebei?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tangshan. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
