Latest earthquakes near Taonan, Jilin today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taonan, Jilin, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taonan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taonan (also known as 光明), it will show up within minutes.
Taonan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taonan, 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 Taonan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Taonan 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 Taonan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taonan occurred on May 28, 2018 01:50 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 146 kilometers (91 mi) east of Taonan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taonan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 19, 1940 13:23, 247 kilometers (153 mi) east of Taonan. It is the strongest earthquake near Taonan 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 Taonan, 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 Taonan.
Nearest earthquakes from Taonan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taonan, 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 Taonan.
When was the last earthquake in Taonan, Jilin?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taonan on the morning of April 17, 2024 at 06:47 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 150km east of Taonan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taonan, Jilin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taonan, Jilin?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taonan on the afternoon of January 19, 1940 at 13:23 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 247km south-southwest of Taonan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Taonan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taonan, Jilin?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taonan. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
