Latest earthquakes near Luojiang, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Luojiang, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Luojiang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Luojiang, it will show up within minutes.
Luojiang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 210 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Luojiang, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Luojiang roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Luojiang in 2022. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Luojiang 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 Luojiang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Luojiang 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 | 189 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 9.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.95% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Luojiang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Luojiang occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) south-west of Luojiang, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Luojiang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 117 kilometers (73 mi) south-west of Luojiang. It is the strongest earthquake near Luojiang 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 Luojiang, 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 Luojiang.
Nearest earthquakes from Luojiang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Luojiang, 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 Luojiang.
When was the last earthquake in Luojiang, Sichuan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Luojiang on the evening of February 28, 2024 at 21:23 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 293km southwest of Luojiang at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Luojiang, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Luojiang, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Luojiang on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 117km west-southwest of Luojiang at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Luojiang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Luojiang, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 210 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Luojiang. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
