Latest earthquakes near Deyang, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Deyang, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Deyang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Deyang (also known as 德阳市), it will show up within minutes.
Deyang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 236 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Deyang, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Deyang roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Deyang in 2022. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Deyang that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Deyang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Deyang 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 | 213 | 90.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 8.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Deyang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Deyang occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) south-west of Deyang, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Deyang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 102 kilometers (63 mi) south-west of Deyang. It is the strongest earthquake near Deyang 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 Deyang, 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 Deyang.
Nearest earthquakes from Deyang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Deyang, 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 Deyang.
When was the last earthquake in Deyang, Sichuan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Deyang on the evening of March 27, 2024 at 18:36 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 294km west-northwest of Deyang at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Deyang, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Deyang, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Deyang on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 102km west of Deyang at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Deyang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Deyang, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 236 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Deyang. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
