Latest earthquakes near Yantai, Shandong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yantai, Shandong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yantai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yantai (also known as 烟台市), it will show up within minutes.
Yantai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yantai, 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 Yantai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Yantai 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 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Yantai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yantai occurred on Aug 23, 2023 18:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 222 kilometers (138 mi) north-northeast of Yantai, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yantai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jul 18, 1969 13:24, 188 kilometers (117 mi) north-northeast of Yantai. It is the strongest earthquake near Yantai 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 Yantai, 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 Yantai.
Nearest earthquakes from Yantai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yantai, 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 Yantai.
When was the last earthquake in Yantai, Shandong?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yantai on the morning of April 28, 2024 at 11:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 154km east-northeast of Yantai at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yantai, Shandong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yantai, Shandong?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Yantai on the afternoon of July 18, 1969 at 13:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 188km west-northwest of Yantai at a depth of 10km under water in the Bohai Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yantai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yantai, Shandong?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yantai. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
