Latest earthquakes near Yichang, Hubei today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yichang, Hubei, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yichang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yichang (also known as 宜昌市), it will show up within minutes.
Yichang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yichang, Hubei in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yichang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Yichang 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 | 11 | 91.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 8.33% |
| 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 Yichang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yichang occurred on Dec 26, 2019 18:36 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 207 kilometers (129 mi) east of Yichang, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yichang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.1 earthquake struck on Mar 30, 2014 00:24, 49 kilometers (30 mi) east of Yichang. It is the strongest earthquake near Yichang 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 Yichang, 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 Yichang.
Nearest earthquakes from Yichang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yichang, 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 Yichang.
When was the last earthquake in Yichang, Hubei?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yichang on the night of June 21, 2023 at 03:15 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 58km north of Yichang at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yichang, Hubei in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yichang, Hubei?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Yichang on the night of March 30, 2014 at 00:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 49km west-northwest of Yichang at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yichang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yichang, Hubei?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yichang. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
