Latest earthquakes near Meishan, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Meishan, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Meishan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Meishan (also known as 眉山), it will show up within minutes.
Meishan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 373 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Meishan, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Meishan roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Meishan in 2019. A total of 70 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Meishan 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 Meishan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Meishan 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 | 345 | 92.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 7.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Meishan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Meishan occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 160 kilometers (99 mi) west-southwest of Meishan, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Meishan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 117 kilometers (73 mi) west-southwest of Meishan. It is the strongest earthquake near Meishan 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 Meishan, 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 Meishan.
Nearest earthquakes from Meishan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Meishan, 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 Meishan.
When was the last earthquake in Meishan, Sichuan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Meishan on the morning of April 19, 2024 at 07:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 239km southwest of Meishan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Meishan, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Meishan, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Meishan on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 117km north-northwest of Meishan at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Meishan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Meishan, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 373 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Meishan. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
