Latest earthquakes near Laizhou, Shandong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Laizhou, Shandong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Laizhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Laizhou, it will show up within minutes.
Laizhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Laizhou, 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 Laizhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Laizhou 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 | 18 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.26% |
| 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 Laizhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Laizhou occurred on Dec 7, 2023 23:01 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) south of Laizhou, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Laizhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jul 18, 1969 13:24, 130 kilometers (81 mi) south of Laizhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Laizhou 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 Laizhou, 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 Laizhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Laizhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Laizhou, 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 Laizhou.
When was the last earthquake in Laizhou, Shandong?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Laizhou on the morning of April 28, 2024 at 11:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 288km east-northeast of Laizhou at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Laizhou, Shandong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Laizhou, Shandong?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Laizhou on the afternoon of July 18, 1969 at 13:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 130km north-northwest of Laizhou at a depth of 10km under water in the Bohai Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Laizhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Laizhou, Shandong?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laizhou. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
