Latest earthquakes near Zhengzhou, Henan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zhengzhou, Henan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zhengzhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zhengzhou (also known as 郑州), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Zhengzhou Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zhengzhou. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zhengzhou and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Zhengzhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhengzhou, Henan in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zhengzhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Zhengzhou 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 | 5 | 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 Zhengzhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zhengzhou occurred on Mar 12, 2016 11:14 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) west of Zhengzhou, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zhengzhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 1, 1937 04:35, 152 kilometers (94 mi) west of Zhengzhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou, 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 Zhengzhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Zhengzhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zhengzhou, 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 Zhengzhou.
When was the last earthquake in Zhengzhou, Henan?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhengzhou on the night of August 6, 2023 at 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 369km north-east of Zhengzhou at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zhengzhou, Henan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zhengzhou, Henan?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhengzhou on the night of August 1, 1937 at 04:35 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 152km east-northeast of Zhengzhou at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zhengzhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zhengzhou, Henan?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhengzhou. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
