Latest earthquakes near Dazhou, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dazhou, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dazhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dazhou (also known as 达州市), it will show up within minutes.
Dazhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dazhou, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dazhou in 2014. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dazhou that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dazhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dazhou 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 | 55 | 93.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 6.78% |
| 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 Dazhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dazhou occurred on Nov 23, 2017 17:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) south-southeast of Dazhou, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dazhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on May 25, 2008 16:21, 244 kilometers (152 mi) south-southeast of Dazhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Dazhou 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 Dazhou, 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 Dazhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Dazhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dazhou, 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 Dazhou.
When was the last earthquake in Dazhou, Sichuan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dazhou on the morning of December 14, 2023 at 10:39 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 285km southwest of Dazhou at a depth of 37km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dazhou, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dazhou, Sichuan?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Dazhou on the afternoon of May 25, 2008 at 16:21 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 244km northwest of Dazhou at a depth of 18km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dazhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dazhou, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dazhou. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 62 days.
