Latest earthquakes near Jiangxi, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jiangxi, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jiangxi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jiangxi (also known as 江西), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jiangxi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jiangxi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jiangxi and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Jiangxi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jiangxi, China in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jiangxi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jiangxi 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 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 16.67% |
| 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 Jiangxi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jiangxi occurred on Dec 26, 2019 18:36 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) west-northwest of Jiujiang, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jiangxi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jan 24, 1917 08:48, 199 kilometers (124 mi) west-northwest of Jiujiang. It is the strongest earthquake near Jiangxi 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 Jiangxi, China 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 Jiangxi.
Earthquakes by city in Jiangxi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Jiangxi, China.
- Bashan
- Fuzhou (抚州市)
- Ganzhou (赣州)
- Jianchang
- Jingdezhen
- Jiujiang (九江市)
- Ji’an (吉安)
- Nanchang (南昌)
- Pingxiang (萍乡)
- Shangrao (上饶)
- Xiaogang
- Xinyu
- Yichun
- Yingtan (鹰潭市)
Use this regional Jiangxi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Qincheng, Dunhou, Xujiang, Aoxi, Xiugu, Guixi, Poyang, Fenggang, Dengbu, Jianguang, Fenyi, Changleng, Jinjiang and Gongqingcheng.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jiangxi.
When was the last earthquake in Jiangxi, China?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jiangxi on the morning of April 3, 2024 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 630km south-east of Shangrao at a depth of 40km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jiangxi, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jiangxi, China?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jiangxi on the morning of January 24, 1917 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 199km north of Jiujiang at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jiangxi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jiangxi, China?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jiangxi. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
