Latest earthquakes near Taiyuan, Shanxi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taiyuan, Shanxi, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taiyuan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taiyuan (also known as 太原), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Taiyuan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Taiyuan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Taiyuan and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Taiyuan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taiyuan, 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 Taiyuan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Taiyuan 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 | 19 | 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 Taiyuan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taiyuan occurred on Oct 3, 2022 01:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 116 kilometers (72 mi) east-northeast of Taiyuan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taiyuan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Mar 22, 1966 16:19, 223 kilometers (139 mi) east-northeast of Taiyuan. It is the strongest earthquake near Taiyuan 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 Taiyuan, 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 Taiyuan.
Nearest earthquakes from Taiyuan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taiyuan, 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 Taiyuan.
When was the last earthquake in Taiyuan, Shanxi?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taiyuan on the night of April 26, 2024 at 01:26 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west-northwest of Taiyuan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taiyuan, Shanxi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taiyuan, Shanxi?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Taiyuan on the afternoon of March 22, 1966 at 16:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 223km east of Taiyuan at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Taiyuan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taiyuan, Shanxi?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taiyuan. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
