Latest earthquakes near Guyuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guyuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guyuan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guyuan, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Guyuan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Guyuan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Guyuan and elsewhere.
Dec 18, 2023 11:59PM
On Monday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M5.9 Earthquake struck near Linxia Chengguanzhen in China.
Guyuan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guyuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Guyuan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Guyuan 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 | 20 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.76% |
| 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 Guyuan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guyuan occurred on Oct 31, 2017 21:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) west-southwest of Guyuan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guyuan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Dec 16, 1920 20:05, 76 kilometers (47 mi) west-southwest of Guyuan. It is the strongest earthquake near Guyuan 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 Guyuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 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 Guyuan.
Nearest earthquakes from Guyuan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Guyuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. 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 Guyuan.
When was the last earthquake in Guyuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Guyuan on the evening of December 31, 2023 at 22:27 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 143km northwest of Guyuan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guyuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guyuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Guyuan on the evening of December 16, 1920 at 20:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 76km west-northwest of Guyuan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guyuan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guyuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guyuan. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
