Latest earthquakes near Hejiang, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hejiang, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hejiang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hejiang (also known as 合江), it will show up within minutes.
Hejiang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 277 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hejiang, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hejiang roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hejiang in 2019. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hejiang 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 Hejiang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hejiang 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 | 261 | 94.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 5.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hejiang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hejiang occurred on Aug 3, 2014 16:30 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) south-west of Hejiang, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hejiang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 31, 1917 07:54, 158 kilometers (98 mi) south-west of Hejiang. It is the strongest earthquake near Hejiang 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 Hejiang, 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 Hejiang.
Nearest earthquakes from Hejiang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hejiang, 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 Hejiang.
When was the last earthquake in Hejiang, Sichuan?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hejiang on the morning of April 6, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 297km southwest of Hejiang at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hejiang, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hejiang, Sichuan?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hejiang on the morning of July 31, 1917 at 07:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 158km west-southwest of Hejiang at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hejiang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hejiang, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 277 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hejiang. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
