Latest earthquakes near Chengdu, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chengdu, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chengdu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chengdu (also known as 成都), it will show up within minutes.
Chengdu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 372 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chengdu, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chengdu roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chengdu in 2019. A total of 69 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chengdu that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chengdu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chengdu 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 | 340 | 91.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 8.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chengdu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chengdu occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 207 kilometers (129 mi) west-southwest of Chengdu, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chengdu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 80 kilometers (50 mi) west-southwest of Chengdu. It is the strongest earthquake near Chengdu 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 Chengdu, Sichuan 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 Chengdu.
Nearest earthquakes from Chengdu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chengdu, Sichuan. 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 Chengdu.
When was the last earthquake in Chengdu, Sichuan?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chengdu on the morning of April 6, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 396km south of Chengdu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chengdu, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chengdu, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Chengdu on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 80km west-northwest of Chengdu at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chengdu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chengdu, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 372 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chengdu. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
