Latest earthquakes near Liaoyuan, Jilin today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Liaoyuan, Jilin, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Liaoyuan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Liaoyuan (also known as 辽源市), it will show up within minutes.
Liaoyuan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Liaoyuan, 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 Liaoyuan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Liaoyuan 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 | 14 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 6.67% |
| 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 Liaoyuan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Liaoyuan occurred on May 28, 2018 01:50 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) north of Liaoyuan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Liaoyuan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 19, 1940 13:23, 287 kilometers (178 mi) north of Liaoyuan. It is the strongest earthquake near Liaoyuan 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 Liaoyuan, 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 Liaoyuan.
Nearest earthquakes from Liaoyuan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Liaoyuan, 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 Liaoyuan.
When was the last earthquake in Liaoyuan, Jilin?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Liaoyuan on the morning of April 17, 2024 at 06:47 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north of Liaoyuan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Liaoyuan, Jilin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Liaoyuan, Jilin?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Liaoyuan on the afternoon of January 19, 1940 at 13:23 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 287km west of Liaoyuan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Liaoyuan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Liaoyuan, Jilin?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Liaoyuan. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
