Latest earthquakes near Xiangtan, Hunan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xiangtan, Hunan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xiangtan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xiangtan (also known as 湘潭市), it will show up within minutes.
Xiangtan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xiangtan, Hunan in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Xiangtan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Xiangtan 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 | 1 | 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 Xiangtan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xiangtan occurred on Jul 8, 2016 13:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) south of Xiangtan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xiangtan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Jan 27, 1917 22:52, 292 kilometers (181 mi) south of Xiangtan. It is the strongest earthquake near Xiangtan 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 Xiangtan, 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 Xiangtan.
Nearest earthquakes from Xiangtan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xiangtan, 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 Xiangtan.
When was the last earthquake in Xiangtan, Hunan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Xiangtan on the afternoon of July 8, 2016 at 13:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south of Xiangtan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xiangtan, Hunan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xiangtan, Hunan?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Xiangtan on the evening of January 27, 1917 at 22:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 292km east-southeast of Xiangtan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xiangtan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xiangtan, Hunan?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xiangtan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
