Latest earthquakes near Wuhan, Hubei today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wuhan, Hubei, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wuhan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wuhan (also known as 武汉), it will show up within minutes.
Wuhan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wuhan, Hubei in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wuhan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Wuhan 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 | 3 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 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 Wuhan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wuhan occurred on Dec 26, 2019 18:36 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 90 kilometers (56 mi) west-northwest of Wuhan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wuhan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jan 24, 1917 08:48, 191 kilometers (119 mi) west-northwest of Wuhan. It is the strongest earthquake near Wuhan 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 Wuhan, Hubei 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 Wuhan.
Nearest earthquakes from Wuhan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wuhan, Hubei. 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 Wuhan.
When was the last earthquake in Wuhan, Hubei?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Wuhan on the night of June 21, 2023 at 03:15 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 290km west-northwest of Wuhan at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wuhan, Hubei in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wuhan, Hubei?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Wuhan on the morning of January 24, 1917 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 191km east-northeast of Wuhan at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wuhan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wuhan, Hubei?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wuhan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
