Latest earthquakes near Shanxi, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shanxi, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shanxi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shanxi (also known as 山西), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Shanxi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shanxi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shanxi and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Shanxi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 34 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shanxi, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shanxi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shanxi 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 | 33 | 97.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.94% |
| 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 Shanxi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shanxi occurred on Aug 6, 2023 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) east-southeast of Yangquan, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shanxi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 1, 1937 04:35, 216 kilometers (134 mi) east-southeast of Changzhi. It is the strongest earthquake near Shanxi 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 Shanxi, 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 Shanxi.
Earthquakes by city in Shanxi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Shanxi, China.
- Changzhi
- Datong (大同市)
- Jincheng
- Jinzhong
- Linfen (临汾)
- Taiyuan (太原)
- Xinzhou (忻州)
- Yangquan
- Yuci
- Yuncheng
Use this regional Shanxi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Yuanping, Jiexiu, Xinzhi and Gutao.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shanxi.
When was the last earthquake in Shanxi, China?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Shanxi on the night of April 26, 2024 at 01:26 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 287km west-northwest of Xinzhou at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shanxi, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shanxi, China?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Shanxi on the night of August 1, 1937 at 04:35 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 216km east-southeast of Changzhi at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shanxi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shanxi, China?
In the past 10 years, 34 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shanxi. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 107 days.
