Latest earthquakes near Jinzhong, Shanxi today
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Recent Jinzhong Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jinzhong. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jinzhong and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Jinzhong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jinzhong, 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 Jinzhong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jinzhong 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 | 15 | 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 Jinzhong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jinzhong occurred on Oct 3, 2022 01:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 113 kilometers (70 mi) north-east of Jinzhong, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jinzhong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Mar 22, 1966 16:19, 204 kilometers (127 mi) north-east of Jinzhong. It is the strongest earthquake near Jinzhong 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 Jinzhong, 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 Jinzhong.
Nearest earthquakes from Jinzhong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jinzhong, 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 Jinzhong.
When was the last earthquake in Jinzhong, Shanxi?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jinzhong on the night of August 6, 2023 at 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 324km east of Jinzhong at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jinzhong, Shanxi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jinzhong, Shanxi?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jinzhong on the afternoon of March 22, 1966 at 16:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 204km east of Jinzhong at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jinzhong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jinzhong, Shanxi?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jinzhong. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
