Latest earthquakes near Qingdao, Shandong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qingdao, Shandong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qingdao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qingdao (also known as 青岛), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Qingdao Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Qingdao. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Qingdao and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Qingdao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qingdao, 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 Qingdao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Qingdao 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 | 12 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 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 Qingdao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qingdao occurred on Dec 7, 2023 23:01 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 142 kilometers (88 mi) south-southwest of Qingdao, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qingdao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jul 18, 1969 13:24, 260 kilometers (162 mi) south-southwest of Qingdao. It is the strongest earthquake near Qingdao 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 Qingdao, 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 Qingdao.
Nearest earthquakes from Qingdao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Qingdao, 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 Qingdao.
When was the last earthquake in Qingdao, Shandong?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Qingdao on the morning of March 19, 2024 at 11:03 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 170km south of Qingdao at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qingdao, Shandong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qingdao, Shandong?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Qingdao on the afternoon of July 18, 1969 at 13:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 260km north-northwest of Qingdao at a depth of 10km under water in the Bohai Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qingdao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qingdao, Shandong?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qingdao. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
