Latest earthquakes near Panzhihua, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Panzhihua, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Panzhihua? If an earthquake is happening right now near Panzhihua (also known as 攀枝花), it will show up within minutes.
Panzhihua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 181 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Panzhihua, 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 Panzhihua roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Panzhihua in 2021. A total of 37 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Panzhihua that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Panzhihua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Panzhihua 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 | 164 | 90.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 8.84% |
| 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 Panzhihua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Panzhihua occurred on May 21, 2021 21:48 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) west-southwest of Panzhihua, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Panzhihua in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jan 5, 1970 01:00, 280 kilometers (174 mi) west-southwest of Panzhihua. It is the strongest earthquake near Panzhihua in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Panzhihua, 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 Panzhihua.
Nearest earthquakes from Panzhihua
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Panzhihua, 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 Panzhihua.
When was the last earthquake in Panzhihua, Sichuan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Panzhihua on the morning of December 21, 2024 at 07:06 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 166km east-northeast of Panzhihua at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Panzhihua, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Panzhihua, Sichuan?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Panzhihua on the night of January 5, 1970 at 01:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 280km south-southeast of Panzhihua at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Panzhihua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Panzhihua, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 181 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Panzhihua. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
