Latest earthquakes near Leshan, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Leshan, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Leshan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Leshan (also known as 乐山市), it will show up within minutes.
Leshan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 410 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Leshan, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Leshan roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Leshan in 2019. A total of 69 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Leshan 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 Leshan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Leshan 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 | 380 | 92.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 6.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.49% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Leshan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Leshan occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) west of Leshan, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Leshan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 166 kilometers (103 mi) west of Leshan. It is the strongest earthquake near Leshan 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 Leshan, 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 Leshan.
Nearest earthquakes from Leshan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Leshan, 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 Leshan.
When was the last earthquake in Leshan, Sichuan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Leshan on the morning of April 19, 2024 at 07:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 195km southwest of Leshan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Leshan, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Leshan, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Leshan on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 166km north-northwest of Leshan at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Leshan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Leshan, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 410 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Leshan. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
