Latest earthquakes near Wafangdian, Liaoning today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wafangdian, Liaoning, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wafangdian? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wafangdian, it will show up within minutes.
Wafangdian Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wafangdian, 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 Wafangdian in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Wafangdian 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 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Wafangdian
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wafangdian occurred on May 22, 2016 17:08 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) north-west of Wafangdian, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wafangdian in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Feb 4, 1975 19:36, 124 kilometers (77 mi) north-west of Wafangdian. It is the strongest earthquake near Wafangdian in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wafangdian, 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 Wafangdian.
Nearest earthquakes from Wafangdian
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wafangdian, 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 Wafangdian.
When was the last earthquake in Wafangdian, Liaoning?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Wafangdian on the evening of July 27, 2025 at 19:13 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 267km west-southwest of Wafangdian at a depth of 10km under water in the Bohai Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wafangdian, Liaoning in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wafangdian, Liaoning?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Wafangdian on the evening of February 4, 1975 at 19:36 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 124km north-northeast of Wafangdian at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wafangdian since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wafangdian, Liaoning?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wafangdian. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
