Latest earthquakes near Xinzhou, Shanxi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xinzhou, Shanxi, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xinzhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xinzhou (also known as 忻州), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Xinzhou Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Xinzhou. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Xinzhou and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Xinzhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xinzhou, Shanxi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Xinzhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Xinzhou 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 | 21 | 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 Xinzhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xinzhou occurred on Oct 3, 2022 01:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 89 kilometers (55 mi) east of Xinzhou, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xinzhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Mar 22, 1966 16:19, 226 kilometers (140 mi) east of Xinzhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Xinzhou 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 Xinzhou, 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 Xinzhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Xinzhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xinzhou, 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 Xinzhou.
When was the last earthquake in Xinzhou, Shanxi?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Xinzhou on the night of April 26, 2024 at 01:26 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 281km west-northwest of Xinzhou at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xinzhou, Shanxi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xinzhou, Shanxi?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Xinzhou on the afternoon of March 22, 1966 at 16:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 226km east-southeast of Xinzhou at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xinzhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xinzhou, Shanxi?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xinzhou. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
