Latest earthquakes near Ziyang, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ziyang, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ziyang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ziyang (also known as 雁江), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ziyang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ziyang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ziyang and elsewhere.
Jul 8, 2026 06:12AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Yibin in China.
Jun 29, 2026 12:12AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near Yibin in China on Monday Night.
Ziyang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 376 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ziyang, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ziyang roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ziyang in 2019. A total of 69 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ziyang 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 Ziyang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ziyang 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 | 348 | 92.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 7.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ziyang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ziyang occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 238 kilometers (148 mi) west-southwest of Ziyang, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ziyang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 160 kilometers (99 mi) west-southwest of Ziyang. It is the strongest earthquake near Ziyang in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ziyang, 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 Ziyang.
Nearest earthquakes from Ziyang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ziyang, 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 Ziyang.
When was the last earthquake in Ziyang, Sichuan?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ziyang on the evening of July 10, 2026 at 20:23 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 176km south of Ziyang at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ziyang, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ziyang, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ziyang on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 160km northwest of Ziyang at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ziyang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ziyang, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 376 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ziyang. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
