Latest earthquakes near Jiangsu, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jiangsu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jiangsu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jiangsu (also known as 江苏省), it will show up within minutes.
Jiangsu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jiangsu, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jiangsu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jiangsu 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 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 11.76% |
| 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 Jiangsu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jiangsu occurred on Nov 17, 2021 13:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 97 kilometers (60 mi) east-northeast of Yancheng, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jiangsu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 1, 1937 04:35, 223 kilometers (139 mi) east-northeast of Xuzhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Jiangsu 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 Jiangsu, China 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 Jiangsu.
Earthquakes by city in Jiangsu
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Jiangsu, China.
- Changshu
- Changzhou (常州)
- Datun
- Dongtai
- Fengcheng
- Huai'an
- Jiangyin (江阴市)
- Jiawang
- Kunshan (昆山市)
- Lianyungang
- Nanjing (南京)
- Nantong (南通)
- Peicheng
- Pizhou
- Rugao
- Suicheng
- Suqian
- Suzhou (苏州)
- Taicang
- Taizhou (泰州市)
- Tongshan (徐州)
- Wuxi (无锡)
- Xinghua
- Xinyi (新安)
- Xuzhou (徐州市)
- Yancheng (盐城)
- Yangzhou (扬州市)
- Yixing (宜兴市)
- Yunlong
- Zhangjiagang (张家港)
- Zhenjiang (镇江)
- Zhenzhou (仪征市)
Use this regional Jiangsu earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Guanhu, Jinsha, Gaoyou, Hede, Tiefu, Dazhong, Xiannü, Anguo, Nianzhuang, Baoying, Songlou, Taixing, Huankou, Songling, Damiao, Zhaodun, Qiuji, Shouxian, Huilong, Zhangzhai and Zhangzhuang.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jiangsu.
When was the last earthquake in Jiangsu, China?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jiangsu on the evening of September 18, 2024 at 20:08 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 113km west of Nanjing at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jiangsu, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jiangsu, China?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jiangsu on the night of August 1, 1937 at 04:35 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 223km west-northwest of Xuzhou at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jiangsu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jiangsu, China?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jiangsu. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
