Latest earthquakes near Weifang, Shandong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Weifang, Shandong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Weifang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Weifang (also known as 潍坊市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Weifang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Weifang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Weifang and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Weifang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Weifang, 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 Weifang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Weifang 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 | 13 | 86.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 13.33% |
| 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 Weifang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Weifang occurred on Aug 6, 2023 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) west-northwest of Weifang, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Weifang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jul 18, 1969 13:24, 183 kilometers (114 mi) west-northwest of Weifang. It is the strongest earthquake near Weifang 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 Weifang, 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 Weifang.
Nearest earthquakes from Weifang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Weifang, 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 Weifang.
When was the last earthquake in Weifang, Shandong?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Weifang on the morning of March 19, 2024 at 11:03 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 272km south-southeast of Weifang at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Weifang, Shandong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Weifang, Shandong?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Weifang on the afternoon of July 18, 1969 at 13:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 183km north-northeast of Weifang at a depth of 10km under water in the Bohai Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Weifang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Weifang, Shandong?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Weifang. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
