Latest earthquakes near Leiyang, Hunan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Leiyang, Hunan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Leiyang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Leiyang, it will show up within minutes.
Leiyang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Leiyang, Hunan in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Leiyang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Leiyang 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 | 2 | 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 Leiyang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Leiyang occurred on Jul 31, 2016 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) south-southwest of Leiyang, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Leiyang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Jan 27, 1917 22:52, 284 kilometers (176 mi) south-southwest of Leiyang. It is the strongest earthquake near Leiyang 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 Leiyang, Hunan 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 Leiyang.
Nearest earthquakes from Leiyang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Leiyang, Hunan. 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 Leiyang.
When was the last earthquake in Leiyang, Hunan?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Leiyang on the afternoon of July 31, 2016 at 17:18 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south-southwest of Leiyang at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Leiyang, Hunan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Leiyang, Hunan?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Leiyang on the evening of January 27, 1917 at 22:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 284km east-northeast of Leiyang at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Leiyang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Leiyang, Hunan?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Leiyang. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
