Latest earthquakes near Yan’an, Shaanxi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yan’an, Shaanxi, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yan’an? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yan’an (also known as 延安), it will show up within minutes.
Yan’an Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yan’an, Shaanxi 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 Yan’an in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Yan’an 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 | 16 | 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 Yan’an
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yan’an occurred on Mar 12, 2016 11:14 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) south-east of Yan’an, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yan’an in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Yan’an, Shaanxi 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 Yan’an.
Nearest earthquakes from Yan’an
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yan’an, Shaanxi. 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 Yan’an.
When was the last earthquake in Yan’an, Shaanxi?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yan’an on the night of April 26, 2024 at 01:26 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 292km north of Yan’an at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yan’an, Shaanxi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yan’an, Shaanxi?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yan’an on the morning of March 12, 2016 at 11:14 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 239km south-east of Yan’an at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yan’an since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yan’an, Shaanxi?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yan’an. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
