Latest earthquakes near Guangyuan, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guangyuan, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guangyuan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guangyuan (also known as 广元市), it will show up within minutes.
Guangyuan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guangyuan, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guangyuan in 2017. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guangyuan that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Guangyuan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Guangyuan 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 | 92 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 7.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Guangyuan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guangyuan occurred on Aug 8, 2017 21:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 202 kilometers (126 mi) west-northwest of Guangyuan, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guangyuan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 286 kilometers (178 mi) west-northwest of Guangyuan. It is the strongest earthquake near Guangyuan 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 Guangyuan, 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 Guangyuan.
Nearest earthquakes from Guangyuan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Guangyuan, 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 Guangyuan.
When was the last earthquake in Guangyuan, Sichuan?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Guangyuan on the night of January 11, 2023 at 04:25 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 81km west-southwest of Guangyuan at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guangyuan, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guangyuan, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Guangyuan on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 286km southwest of Guangyuan at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guangyuan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guangyuan, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guangyuan. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
