Latest earthquakes near Luzhou, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Luzhou, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Luzhou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Luzhou (also known as 泸州市), it will show up within minutes.
Luzhou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 313 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Luzhou, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Luzhou roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Luzhou in 2019. A total of 65 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Luzhou 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 Luzhou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Luzhou 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 | 292 | 93.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 6.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Luzhou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Luzhou occurred on Aug 3, 2014 16:30 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-west of Luzhou, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Luzhou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 31, 1917 07:54, 124 kilometers (77 mi) south-west of Luzhou. It is the strongest earthquake near Luzhou 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 Luzhou, 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 Luzhou.
Nearest earthquakes from Luzhou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Luzhou, 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 Luzhou.
When was the last earthquake in Luzhou, Sichuan?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Luzhou on the morning of April 6, 2024 at 10:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 273km southwest of Luzhou at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Luzhou, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Luzhou, Sichuan?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Luzhou on the morning of July 31, 1917 at 07:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 124km west-southwest of Luzhou at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Luzhou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Luzhou, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 313 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Luzhou. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
