Latest earthquakes near Xunchang, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xunchang, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xunchang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xunchang (also known as 巡场), it will show up within minutes.
Xunchang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 352 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xunchang, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Xunchang roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Xunchang in 2019. A total of 65 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xunchang 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 Xunchang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Xunchang 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 | 328 | 93.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 6.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xunchang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xunchang occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) west-northwest of Xunchang, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xunchang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jul 31, 1917 07:54, 42 kilometers (26 mi) west-northwest of Xunchang. It is the strongest earthquake near Xunchang 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 Xunchang, 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 Xunchang.
Nearest earthquakes from Xunchang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xunchang, 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 Xunchang.
When was the last earthquake in Xunchang, Sichuan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Xunchang on the morning of April 19, 2024 at 07:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 237km west of Xunchang at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xunchang, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xunchang, Sichuan?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Xunchang on the morning of July 31, 1917 at 07:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 42km west of Xunchang at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xunchang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xunchang, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 352 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xunchang. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
