Latest earthquakes near Zhaoyuan, Shandong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zhaoyuan, Shandong, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zhaoyuan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zhaoyuan (also known as 招远市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Zhaoyuan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zhaoyuan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zhaoyuan and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Zhaoyuan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhaoyuan, 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 Zhaoyuan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Zhaoyuan 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 Zhaoyuan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zhaoyuan occurred on Dec 7, 2023 23:01 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) south of Zhaoyuan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zhaoyuan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jul 18, 1969 13:24, 128 kilometers (80 mi) south of Zhaoyuan. It is the strongest earthquake near Zhaoyuan 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 Zhaoyuan, 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 Zhaoyuan.
Nearest earthquakes from Zhaoyuan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zhaoyuan, 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 Zhaoyuan.
When was the last earthquake in Zhaoyuan, Shandong?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhaoyuan on the morning of April 28, 2024 at 11:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 241km east-northeast of Zhaoyuan at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zhaoyuan, Shandong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zhaoyuan, Shandong?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhaoyuan on the afternoon of July 18, 1969 at 13:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 128km northwest of Zhaoyuan at a depth of 10km under water in the Bohai Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zhaoyuan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zhaoyuan, Shandong?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhaoyuan. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
