Latest earthquakes near Datong, Shanxi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Datong, Shanxi, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Datong? If an earthquake is happening right now near Datong (also known as 大同市), it will show up within minutes.
Datong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Datong, Shanxi 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 Datong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Datong 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 | 17 | 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 Datong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Datong occurred on Oct 3, 2022 01:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 201 kilometers (125 mi) south-southeast of Datong, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Datong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Jan 14, 1929 02:44, 179 kilometers (111 mi) south-southeast of Datong. It is the strongest earthquake near Datong 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 Datong, Shanxi 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 Datong.
Nearest earthquakes from Datong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Datong, Shanxi. 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 Datong.
When was the last earthquake in Datong, Shanxi?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Datong on the night of December 12, 2022 at 01:51 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 193km west-northwest of Datong at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Datong, Shanxi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Datong, Shanxi?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Datong on the night of January 14, 1929 at 02:44 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 179km west-northwest of Datong at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Datong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Datong, Shanxi?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Datong. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
