Latest earthquakes near Nanchong, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nanchong, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nanchong? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nanchong (also known as 南充), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nanchong Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nanchong. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nanchong and elsewhere.
Aug 7, 2026 01:08PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Xunchang in China.
Nanchong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 224 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nanchong, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nanchong roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nanchong in 2019. A total of 48 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nanchong 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 Nanchong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nanchong 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 | 202 | 90.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 9.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nanchong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nanchong occurred on Jun 17, 2019 22:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) south-southwest of Nanchong, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nanchong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 265 kilometers (165 mi) south-southwest of Nanchong. It is the strongest earthquake near Nanchong in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nanchong, 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 Nanchong.
Nearest earthquakes from Nanchong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nanchong, 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 Nanchong.
When was the last earthquake in Nanchong, Sichuan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nanchong on the morning of August 17, 2026 at 10:02 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 194km southwest of Nanchong at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nanchong, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nanchong, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Nanchong on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 265km west of Nanchong at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nanchong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nanchong, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 224 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nanchong. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
