Latest earthquakes near Yangzhou, Jiangsu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yangzhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yangzhou (also known as 扬州市), it will show up within minutes.
Yangzhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yangzhou, Jiangsu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yangzhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Yangzhou 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 | 4 | 66.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 33.33% |
| 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 Yangzhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yangzhou occurred on Dec 7, 2023 23:01 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) north of Yangzhou, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yangzhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Feb 3, 1927 11:53, 212 kilometers (132 mi) north of Yangzhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Yangzhou 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 Yangzhou, 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 Yangzhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Yangzhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yangzhou, 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 Yangzhou.
When was the last earthquake in Yangzhou, Jiangsu?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yangzhou on the morning of March 19, 2024 at 11:03 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 257km north-northeast of Yangzhou at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yangzhou, Jiangsu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yangzhou, Jiangsu?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yangzhou on the morning of February 3, 1927 at 11:53 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 212km east-northeast of Yangzhou at a depth of 20km under water in the Yellow Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yangzhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yangzhou, Jiangsu?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yangzhou. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
