Latest earthquakes near Zigong, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zigong, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zigong? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zigong (also known as 自贡市), it will show up within minutes.
Zigong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 383 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zigong, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zigong roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zigong in 2019. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zigong 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 Zigong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Zigong 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 | 356 | 92.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 6.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zigong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zigong occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) west of Zigong, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zigong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 232 kilometers (144 mi) west of Zigong. It is the strongest earthquake near Zigong 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 Zigong, 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 Zigong.
Nearest earthquakes from Zigong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zigong, 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 Zigong.
When was the last earthquake in Zigong, Sichuan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zigong on the morning of April 19, 2024 at 07:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 265km west-southwest of Zigong at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zigong, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zigong, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Zigong on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 232km northwest of Zigong at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zigong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zigong, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 383 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zigong. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
