Latest earthquakes near Yibin, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yibin, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yibin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yibin (also known as 叙州城), it will show up within minutes.
Yibin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 362 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yibin, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yibin roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yibin in 2019. A total of 66 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yibin 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 Yibin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yibin 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 | 337 | 93.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 6.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 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 Yibin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yibin occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) west-northwest of Yibin, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yibin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 280 kilometers (174 mi) west-northwest of Yibin. It is the strongest earthquake near Yibin 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 Yibin, 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 Yibin.
Nearest earthquakes from Yibin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yibin, 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 Yibin.
When was the last earthquake in Yibin, Sichuan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yibin on the morning of April 19, 2024 at 07:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 233km west of Yibin at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yibin, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yibin, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Yibin on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 280km north-northwest of Yibin at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yibin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yibin, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 362 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yibin. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
