Latest earthquakes near Jilin today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jilin, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jilin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jilin (also known as 吉林市), it will show up within minutes.
Jilin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jilin in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jilin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jilin 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 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 11.76% |
| 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 Jilin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jilin occurred on Jan 2, 2016 12:22 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) east-northeast of Jilin, at a depth of 586 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jilin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jan 11, 1946 09:33, 299 kilometers (186 mi) east-northeast of Jilin. It is the strongest earthquake near Jilin 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 Jilin 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 Jilin.
Nearest earthquakes from Jilin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jilin. 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 Jilin.
When was the last earthquake in Jilin?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jilin on the morning of April 17, 2024 at 06:47 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 223km northwest of Jilin at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jilin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jilin?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jilin on the morning of January 11, 1946 at 09:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-northeast of Jilin at a depth of 581km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jilin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jilin?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jilin. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
