Latest earthquakes near Haikou, Yunnan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Haikou, Yunnan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Haikou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Haikou (also known as 海口), it will show up within minutes.
Haikou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Haikou, Yunnan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Haikou roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Haikou in 2014. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Haikou that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Haikou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Haikou 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 | 115 | 89.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 9.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.78% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Haikou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Haikou occurred on May 21, 2021 21:48 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) west-northwest of Haikou, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Haikou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jan 5, 1970 01:00, 66 kilometers (41 mi) west-northwest of Haikou. It is the strongest earthquake near Haikou 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 Haikou, Yunnan 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 Haikou.
Nearest earthquakes from Haikou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Haikou, Yunnan. 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 Haikou.
When was the last earthquake in Haikou, Yunnan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Haikou on the night of December 4, 2024 at 01:33 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 285km south-southwest of Haikou at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Haikou, Yunnan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Haikou, Yunnan?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Haikou on the night of January 5, 1970 at 01:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 66km south of Haikou at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Haikou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Haikou, Yunnan?
In the past 10 years, 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Haikou. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
