Latest earthquakes near Yangquan, Shanxi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yangquan, Shanxi, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yangquan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yangquan, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yangquan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yangquan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yangquan and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Yangquan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yangquan, 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 Yangquan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yangquan 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 | 12 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.69% |
| 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 Yangquan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yangquan occurred on Aug 6, 2023 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) east-southeast of Yangquan, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yangquan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Mar 22, 1966 16:19, 136 kilometers (85 mi) east-southeast of Yangquan. It is the strongest earthquake near Yangquan 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 Yangquan, 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 Yangquan.
Nearest earthquakes from Yangquan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yangquan, 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 Yangquan.
When was the last earthquake in Yangquan, Shanxi?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yangquan on the night of August 6, 2023 at 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 258km east-southeast of Yangquan at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yangquan, Shanxi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yangquan, Shanxi?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yangquan on the afternoon of March 22, 1966 at 16:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 136km east-southeast of Yangquan at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yangquan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yangquan, Shanxi?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yangquan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
