Latest earthquakes near Nanjing, Jiangsu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nanjing? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nanjing (also known as 南京), it will show up within minutes.
Nanjing Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nanjing, Jiangsu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nanjing in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nanjing 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 Nanjing
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nanjing occurred on Nov 17, 2021 13:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) north-east of Nanjing, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nanjing in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 1921 18:49, 140 kilometers (87 mi) north-east of Nanjing. It is the strongest earthquake near Nanjing 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 Nanjing, Jiangsu 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 Nanjing.
Nearest earthquakes from Nanjing
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nanjing, Jiangsu. 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 Nanjing.
When was the last earthquake in Nanjing, Jiangsu?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nanjing on the evening of December 7, 2023 at 23:01 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 327km north-northeast of Nanjing at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nanjing, Jiangsu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nanjing, Jiangsu?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Nanjing on the evening of December 1, 1921 at 18:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 140km south-east of Nanjing at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nanjing since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nanjing, Jiangsu?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nanjing. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
