Latest earthquakes near Zhejiang, China today

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Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 3, 2024 07:58
(Shanghai)		 M 7.4 449 km SSE
from Rui’an
Mar 23, 2022 01:41
(Shanghai)		 M 6.7 498 km SSE
from Rui’an
Dec 22, 2021 21:46
(Shanghai)		 M 4.2 91 km N
from Huzhou
Nov 17, 2021 13:54
(Shanghai)		 M 5.0 299 km N
from Jiashan
Oct 24, 2021 13:11
(Shanghai)		 M 6.2 381 km SSE
from Rui’an
Aug 5, 2021 05:50
(Shanghai)		 M 5.8 371 km SSE
from Rui’an
Dec 10, 2020 21:19
(Shanghai)		 M 6.1 360 km SSE
from Rui’an
Dec 8, 2019 16:10
(Shanghai)		 M 4.2 265 km NNE
from Jiaxing
Aug 8, 2019 05:28
(Shanghai)		 M 5.8 388 km SSE
from Rui’an
May 31, 2016 13:23
(Shanghai)		 M 6.4 310 km SE
from Rui’an
May 12, 2016 11:17
(Shanghai)		 M 5.8 367 km SSE
from Rui’an
Dec 11, 2014 05:03
(Shanghai)		 M 6.1 306 km SE
from Rui’an

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Zhejiang

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 Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 7.4
Apr 3, 2024 07:58

Average

A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhejiang, China in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhejiang with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Zhejiang (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2 66.67%
Mag. 5 1 33.33%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5
On Nov 17, 2021 13:54.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.8
On Sep 1, 1910 22:21.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Zhejiang.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 17, 2021 13:54
(Shanghai)		 M 5.0 299 km N
from Jiashan
Dec 22, 2021 21:46
(Shanghai)		 M 4.2 91 km N
from Huzhou
Dec 8, 2019 16:10
(Shanghai)		 M 4.2 265 km NNE
from Jiaxing

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Zhejiang

Earthquakes by city in Zhejiang

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Zhejiang, China.

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 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhejiang on the morning of April 3, 2024 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 449km south-southeast of Rui’an at a depth of 40km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhejiang. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.