Latest earthquakes near Rugao, Jiangsu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rugao, Jiangsu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rugao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rugao, it will show up within minutes.
Rugao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rugao, Jiangsu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rugao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rugao 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 | 5 | 71.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 28.57% |
| 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 Rugao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rugao occurred on Dec 7, 2023 23:01 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) north-northwest of Rugao, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rugao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 1921 18:49, 165 kilometers (103 mi) north-northwest of Rugao. It is the strongest earthquake near Rugao 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 Rugao, 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 Rugao.
Nearest earthquakes from Rugao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rugao, 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 Rugao.
When was the last earthquake in Rugao, Jiangsu?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rugao on the morning of March 19, 2024 at 11:03 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 241km north of Rugao at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rugao, Jiangsu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rugao, Jiangsu?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rugao on the evening of December 1, 1921 at 18:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 165km south-southwest of Rugao at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rugao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rugao, Jiangsu?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rugao. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
