Latest earthquakes near Mianyang, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mianyang, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mianyang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mianyang (also known as 绵阳市), it will show up within minutes.
Mianyang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mianyang, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mianyang roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mianyang in 2017. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mianyang that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mianyang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mianyang 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 | 166 | 91.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 8.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mianyang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mianyang occurred on Aug 8, 2017 21:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 207 kilometers (129 mi) north-northwest of Mianyang, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mianyang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 139 kilometers (86 mi) north-northwest of Mianyang. It is the strongest earthquake near Mianyang 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 Mianyang, 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 Mianyang.
Nearest earthquakes from Mianyang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mianyang, 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 Mianyang.
When was the last earthquake in Mianyang, Sichuan?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mianyang on the afternoon of December 31, 2023 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south of Mianyang at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mianyang, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mianyang, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Mianyang on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 139km west-southwest of Mianyang at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mianyang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mianyang, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mianyang. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
