Latest earthquakes near Suzhou, Jiangsu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Suzhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Suzhou (also known as 苏州), it will show up within minutes.
Suzhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Suzhou, Jiangsu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Suzhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Suzhou 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 | 6 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 14.29% |
| 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 Suzhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Suzhou occurred on Nov 17, 2021 13:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) north-northeast of Suzhou, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Suzhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 1921 18:49, 88 kilometers (55 mi) north-northeast of Suzhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Suzhou 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 Suzhou, 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 Suzhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Suzhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Suzhou, 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 Suzhou.
When was the last earthquake in Suzhou, Jiangsu?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Suzhou on the evening of September 18, 2024 at 20:08 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 292km west-northwest of Suzhou at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Suzhou, Jiangsu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Suzhou, Jiangsu?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Suzhou on the evening of December 1, 1921 at 18:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 88km west-southwest of Suzhou at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Suzhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Suzhou, Jiangsu?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Suzhou. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
