Latest earthquakes near Jiangyou, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jiangyou, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jiangyou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jiangyou, it will show up within minutes.
Jiangyou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jiangyou, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jiangyou roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jiangyou in 2017. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jiangyou 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 Jiangyou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jiangyou 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 | 158 | 91.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 8.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jiangyou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jiangyou occurred on Aug 8, 2017 21:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 178 kilometers (111 mi) north-northwest of Jiangyou, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jiangyou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 157 kilometers (98 mi) north-northwest of Jiangyou. It is the strongest earthquake near Jiangyou 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 Jiangyou, 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 Jiangyou.
Nearest earthquakes from Jiangyou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jiangyou, 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 Jiangyou.
When was the last earthquake in Jiangyou, Sichuan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jiangyou on the morning of December 14, 2023 at 10:39 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-southeast of Jiangyou at a depth of 37km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jiangyou, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jiangyou, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jiangyou on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 157km west-southwest of Jiangyou at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jiangyou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jiangyou, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jiangyou. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
