Latest earthquakes near Zhejiang, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zhejiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zhejiang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zhejiang (also known as 浙江省), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Zhejiang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zhejiang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zhejiang and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Zhejiang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhejiang, China in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zhejiang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Zhejiang 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 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 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 Zhejiang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zhejiang occurred on Nov 17, 2021 13:54 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) north of Jiashan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zhejiang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1910 22:21, 297 kilometers (185 mi) north of Rui’an. It is the strongest earthquake near Zhejiang 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 Zhejiang, 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 Zhejiang.
Earthquakes by city in Zhejiang
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Zhejiang, China.
- Cixi
- Dongyang (东阳)
- Guli
- Hangzhou (杭州)
- Huzhou (Hu-chou)
- Jiaojiang (椒江村)
- Jiashan
- Jiaxing (嘉兴)
- Jinhua (金华)
- Lianghu
- Lishui
- Ningbo (宁波)
- Puyang (浦阳)
- Quzhou (衢州市)
- Rui’an (瑞安)
- Shangyu (上虞)
- Shaoxing (绍兴市)
- Taizhou (台州)
- Wenzhou (温州市)
- Yiwu (义乌)
- Yuyao (余姚)
- Zhoushan
- Zhuji (诸暨)
Use this regional Zhejiang earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Shenjiamen, Xiaoshan, Deqing, Jinxiang, Linping, Fenghua, Lanxi, Fuyang, Haining, Ninghai, Wenling, Kunyang, Zhicheng, Zhaobaoshan, Xianju and Wuzhen.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zhejiang.
When was the last earthquake in Zhejiang, China?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhejiang on the evening of September 18, 2024 at 20:08 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 264km west-northwest of Huzhou at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zhejiang, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zhejiang, China?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhejiang on the evening of September 1, 1910 at 22:21 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-southeast of Rui’an at a depth of 15km under water in the East China Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zhejiang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zhejiang, China?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhejiang. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
