Latest earthquakes near Dalian, Liaoning today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dalian, Liaoning, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dalian? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dalian (also known as 大连市), it will show up within minutes.
Dalian Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dalian, Liaoning 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 Dalian in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Dalian 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 | 18 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.26% |
| 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 Dalian
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dalian occurred on Aug 4, 2015 12:25 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 218 kilometers (135 mi) north-northeast of Dalian, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dalian in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1976 18:45, 288 kilometers (179 mi) north-northeast of Dalian. It is the strongest earthquake near Dalian 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 Dalian, Liaoning 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 Dalian.
Nearest earthquakes from Dalian
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dalian, Liaoning. 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 Dalian.
When was the last earthquake in Dalian, Liaoning?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dalian on the morning of April 28, 2024 at 11:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 143km south-east of Dalian at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dalian, Liaoning in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dalian, Liaoning?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dalian on the evening of July 28, 1976 at 18:45 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west-northwest of Dalian at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dalian since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dalian, Liaoning?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dalian. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
