Latest earthquakes near Yueyang, Hunan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yueyang, Hunan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yueyang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yueyang (also known as 岳阳市), it will show up within minutes.
Yueyang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yueyang, Hunan in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yueyang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Yueyang 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 Yueyang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yueyang occurred on Dec 26, 2019 18:36 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) north of Yueyang, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yueyang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Apr 6, 1932 17:11, 297 kilometers (185 mi) north of Yueyang. It is the strongest earthquake near Yueyang 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 Yueyang, 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 Yueyang.
Nearest earthquakes from Yueyang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yueyang, 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 Yueyang.
When was the last earthquake in Yueyang, Hunan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yueyang on the night of June 21, 2023 at 03:15 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 267km northwest of Yueyang at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yueyang, Hunan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yueyang, Hunan?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Yueyang on the afternoon of April 6, 1932 at 17:11 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-east of Yueyang at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yueyang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yueyang, Hunan?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yueyang. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
