Latest earthquakes near Kangding, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kangding, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kangding? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kangding, it will show up within minutes.
Kangding Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kangding, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kangding roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kangding in 2022. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kangding that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kangding in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kangding 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 | 201 | 90.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 9.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kangding
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kangding occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 45 kilometers (28 mi) south-east of Kangding, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kangding in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 172 kilometers (107 mi) south-east of Kangding. It is the strongest earthquake near Kangding 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 Kangding, 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 Kangding.
Nearest earthquakes from Kangding
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kangding, 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 Kangding.
When was the last earthquake in Kangding, Sichuan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kangding on the morning of April 19, 2024 at 07:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 184km south of Kangding at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kangding, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kangding, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kangding on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 172km north-east of Kangding at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kangding since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kangding, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kangding. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
