Latest earthquakes near Shanghai, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shanghai, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shanghai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shanghai (also known as 上海), it will show up within minutes.
Shanghai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shanghai, China in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shanghai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Shanghai 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 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 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 Shanghai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shanghai occurred on Nov 17, 2021 13:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) north of Shanghai, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shanghai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 1921 18:49, 167 kilometers (104 mi) north of Shanghai. It is the strongest earthquake near Shanghai 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 Shanghai, China 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 Shanghai.
Earthquakes by city in Shanghai
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Shanghai, China.
Use this regional Shanghai earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Zhujiajiao.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shanghai.
When was the last earthquake in Shanghai, China?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Shanghai on the afternoon of July 8, 2024 at 16:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 222km northwest of Shanghai at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shanghai, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shanghai, China?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Shanghai on the evening of December 1, 1921 at 18:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 167km west of Shanghai at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shanghai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shanghai, China?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shanghai. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
