Latest earthquakes near Laiwu, Shandong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Laiwu, Shandong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Laiwu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Laiwu (also known as 莱芜市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Laiwu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Laiwu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Laiwu and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Laiwu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Laiwu, Shandong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Laiwu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Laiwu 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 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 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 Laiwu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Laiwu occurred on Aug 6, 2023 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 162 kilometers (101 mi) north-west of Laiwu, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Laiwu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 1, 1937 04:35, 245 kilometers (152 mi) north-west of Laiwu. It is the strongest earthquake near Laiwu 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 Laiwu, 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 Laiwu.
Nearest earthquakes from Laiwu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Laiwu, 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 Laiwu.
When was the last earthquake in Laiwu, Shandong?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Laiwu on the evening of December 7, 2023 at 23:01 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 255km south-east of Laiwu at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Laiwu, Shandong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Laiwu, Shandong?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Laiwu on the night of August 1, 1937 at 04:35 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 245km west-southwest of Laiwu at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Laiwu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Laiwu, Shandong?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laiwu. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
