Latest earthquakes near Jinan, Shandong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jinan, Shandong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jinan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jinan (also known as 济南), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jinan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jinan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jinan and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Jinan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jinan, Shandong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jinan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jinan 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 Jinan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jinan occurred on Aug 6, 2023 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 83 kilometers (52 mi) north-west of Jinan, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jinan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 1, 1937 04:35, 225 kilometers (140 mi) north-west of Jinan. It is the strongest earthquake near Jinan 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 Jinan, Shandong 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 Jinan.
Nearest earthquakes from Jinan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jinan, Shandong. 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 Jinan.
When was the last earthquake in Jinan, Shandong?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Jinan on the evening of December 7, 2023 at 23:01 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 334km south-east of Jinan at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jinan, Shandong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jinan, Shandong?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jinan on the night of August 1, 1937 at 04:35 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 225km southwest of Jinan at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jinan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jinan, Shandong?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jinan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
