Latest earthquakes near Wuxi, Jiangsu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wuxi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wuxi (also known as 无锡), it will show up within minutes.
Wuxi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wuxi, Jiangsu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wuxi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Wuxi 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 Wuxi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wuxi occurred on Nov 17, 2021 13:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) north-northeast of Wuxi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wuxi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 1921 18:49, 77 kilometers (48 mi) north-northeast of Wuxi. It is the strongest earthquake near Wuxi 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 Wuxi, 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 Wuxi.
Nearest earthquakes from Wuxi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wuxi, 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 Wuxi.
When was the last earthquake in Wuxi, Jiangsu?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Wuxi on the evening of September 18, 2024 at 20:08 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 258km west of Wuxi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wuxi, Jiangsu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wuxi, Jiangsu?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Wuxi on the evening of December 1, 1921 at 18:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 77km southwest of Wuxi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wuxi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wuxi, Jiangsu?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wuxi. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
