Latest earthquakes near Laiyang, Shandong today
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Recent Laiyang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Laiyang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Laiyang and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Laiyang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Laiyang, Shandong 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 Laiyang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Laiyang 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 | 14 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 6.67% |
| 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 Laiyang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Laiyang occurred on Dec 7, 2023 23:01 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) south-southwest of Laiyang, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Laiyang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jul 18, 1969 13:24, 179 kilometers (111 mi) south-southwest of Laiyang. It is the strongest earthquake near Laiyang 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 Laiyang, 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 Laiyang.
Nearest earthquakes from Laiyang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Laiyang, 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 Laiyang.
When was the last earthquake in Laiyang, Shandong?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Laiyang on the morning of April 28, 2024 at 11:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 238km north-east of Laiyang at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Laiyang, Shandong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Laiyang, Shandong?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Laiyang on the afternoon of July 18, 1969 at 13:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 179km northwest of Laiyang at a depth of 10km under water in the Bohai Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Laiyang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Laiyang, Shandong?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laiyang. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
