Latest earthquakes near Suining, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Suining, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Suining? If an earthquake is happening right now near Suining (also known as 遂宁市), it will show up within minutes.
Suining Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 287 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Suining, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Suining roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Suining in 2019. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Suining 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 Suining in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Suining 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 | 266 | 92.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 7.32% |
| 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 Suining
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Suining occurred on Jun 1, 2022 17:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) west of Suining, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Suining in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 222 kilometers (138 mi) west of Suining. It is the strongest earthquake near Suining 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 Suining, 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 Suining.
Nearest earthquakes from Suining
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Suining, 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 Suining.
When was the last earthquake in Suining, Sichuan?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Suining on the night of October 10, 2024 at 01:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 276km south of Suining at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Suining, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Suining, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Suining on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 222km west-northwest of Suining at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Suining since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Suining, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 287 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Suining. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
