Latest earthquakes near Dandong, Liaoning today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dandong, Liaoning, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dandong? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dandong (also known as 丹东市), it will show up within minutes.
Dandong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dandong, Liaoning in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dandong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Dandong 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 | 6 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 14.29% |
| 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 Dandong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dandong occurred on Aug 4, 2015 12:25 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 198 kilometers (123 mi) west-northwest of Dandong, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dandong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Feb 4, 1975 19:36, 164 kilometers (102 mi) west-northwest of Dandong. It is the strongest earthquake near Dandong 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 Dandong, 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 Dandong.
Nearest earthquakes from Dandong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dandong, 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 Dandong.
When was the last earthquake in Dandong, Liaoning?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dandong on the morning of April 28, 2024 at 11:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 250km south-southwest of Dandong at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dandong, Liaoning in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dandong, Liaoning?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Dandong on the evening of February 4, 1975 at 19:36 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 164km west-northwest of Dandong at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dandong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dandong, Liaoning?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dandong. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
