Latest earthquakes near Gaoping, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gaoping, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gaoping? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gaoping (also known as 高坪), it will show up within minutes.
Gaoping Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 205 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gaoping, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gaoping roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gaoping in 2019. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gaoping 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 Gaoping in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gaoping 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 | 188 | 91.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 8.29% |
| 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 Gaoping
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gaoping occurred on Jun 17, 2019 22:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) south-southwest of Gaoping, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gaoping in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 267 kilometers (166 mi) south-southwest of Gaoping. It is the strongest earthquake near Gaoping 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 Gaoping, 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 Gaoping.
Nearest earthquakes from Gaoping
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gaoping, 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 Gaoping.
When was the last earthquake in Gaoping, Sichuan?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gaoping on the morning of March 20, 2024 at 11:51 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-southwest of Gaoping at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gaoping, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gaoping, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Gaoping on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 267km west of Gaoping at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gaoping since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gaoping, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 205 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gaoping. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
