Latest earthquakes near Tianjin, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tianjin, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tianjin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tianjin (also known as 天津市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tianjin Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tianjin. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tianjin and elsewhere.
Aug 6, 2023 02:33AM
DESTRUCTIVE M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Dezhou in China.
Tianjin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tianjin, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tianjin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tianjin 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 | 21 | 95.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.55% |
| 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 Tianjin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tianjin occurred on Aug 6, 2023 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) south-southwest of Tianjin, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tianjin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1976 03:42, 84 kilometers (52 mi) south-southwest of Tianjin. It is the strongest earthquake near Tianjin 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 Tianjin, China 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 Tianjin.
Earthquakes by city in Tianjin
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tianjin, China.
Use this regional Tianjin earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Yangliuqing, Xianshuigu and Yangcun.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tianjin.
When was the last earthquake in Tianjin, China?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tianjin on the night of August 6, 2023 at 02:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 224km south-southwest of Tianjin at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tianjin, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tianjin, China?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tianjin on the night of July 28, 1976 at 03:42 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 84km north-east of Tianjin at a depth of 23km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tianjin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tianjin, China?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tianjin. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
