Latest earthquakes near Guang’an, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guang’an, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guang’an? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guang’an, it will show up within minutes.
Guang’an Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 197 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guang’an, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guang’an roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guang’an in 2019. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guang’an 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 Guang’an in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Guang’an 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 | 181 | 91.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 8.12% |
| 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 Guang’an
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guang’an occurred on Jun 17, 2019 22:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) south-west of Guang’an, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guang’an in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 19:11, 300 kilometers (186 mi) south-west of Guang’an. It is the strongest earthquake near Guang’an 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 Guang’an, 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 Guang’an.
Nearest earthquakes from Guang’an
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Guang’an, 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 Guang’an.
When was the last earthquake in Guang’an, Sichuan?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Guang’an on the morning of March 20, 2024 at 11:51 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 285km south-southwest of Guang’an at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guang’an, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guang’an, Sichuan?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Guang’an on the evening of May 12, 2008 at 19:11 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 300km west-northwest of Guang’an at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guang’an since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guang’an, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 197 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guang’an. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
