Latest earthquakes near Yancheng, Jiangsu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yancheng, Jiangsu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yancheng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yancheng (also known as 盐城), it will show up within minutes.
Yancheng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yancheng, Jiangsu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yancheng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Yancheng 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 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 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 Yancheng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yancheng occurred on Dec 7, 2023 23:01 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 166 kilometers (103 mi) north of Yancheng, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yancheng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Feb 3, 1927 11:53, 115 kilometers (71 mi) north of Yancheng. It is the strongest earthquake near Yancheng 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 Yancheng, 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 Yancheng.
Nearest earthquakes from Yancheng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yancheng, 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 Yancheng.
When was the last earthquake in Yancheng, Jiangsu?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yancheng on the morning of March 19, 2024 at 11:03 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 134km north-northeast of Yancheng at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yancheng, Jiangsu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yancheng, Jiangsu?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yancheng on the morning of February 3, 1927 at 11:53 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 115km east of Yancheng at a depth of 20km under water in the Yellow Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yancheng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yancheng, Jiangsu?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yancheng. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
