Latest earthquakes near Jincheng, Shanxi today
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Jincheng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jincheng, Shanxi in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jincheng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jincheng 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 | 6 | 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 Jincheng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jincheng occurred on Mar 12, 2016 11:14 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 160 kilometers (99 mi) west-southwest of Jincheng, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jincheng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 1, 1937 04:35, 217 kilometers (135 mi) west-southwest of Jincheng. It is the strongest earthquake near Jincheng 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 Jincheng, 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 Jincheng.
Nearest earthquakes from Jincheng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jincheng, 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 Jincheng.
When was the last earthquake in Jincheng, Shanxi?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jincheng on the night of August 6, 2023 at 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 372km east-northeast of Jincheng at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jincheng, Shanxi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jincheng, Shanxi?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jincheng on the night of August 1, 1937 at 04:35 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 217km east of Jincheng at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jincheng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jincheng, Shanxi?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jincheng. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.