Latest earthquakes near Kaifeng, Henan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kaifeng, Henan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kaifeng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kaifeng (also known as 开封), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kaifeng Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kaifeng. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kaifeng and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Kaifeng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kaifeng, Henan in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kaifeng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kaifeng 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 | 6 | 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 Kaifeng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kaifeng occurred on Mar 12, 2016 11:14 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) west of Kaifeng, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kaifeng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 1, 1937 04:35, 96 kilometers (60 mi) west of Kaifeng. It is the strongest earthquake near Kaifeng 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 Kaifeng, Henan 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 Kaifeng.
Nearest earthquakes from Kaifeng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kaifeng, Henan. 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 Kaifeng.
When was the last earthquake in Kaifeng, Henan?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kaifeng on the night of August 6, 2023 at 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 329km north-east of Kaifeng at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kaifeng, Henan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kaifeng, Henan?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kaifeng on the night of August 1, 1937 at 04:35 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 96km east-northeast of Kaifeng at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kaifeng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kaifeng, Henan?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kaifeng. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
