Latest earthquakes near Ningbo, Zhejiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ningbo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ningbo (also known as 宁波), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ningbo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ningbo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ningbo and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Ningbo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ningbo, Zhejiang in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ningbo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ningbo 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Ningbo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ningbo occurred on Dec 22, 2021 21:46 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 238 kilometers (148 mi) north-northwest of Ningbo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ningbo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 1921 18:49, 221 kilometers (137 mi) north-northwest of Ningbo. It is the strongest earthquake near Ningbo 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 Ningbo, Zhejiang 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 Ningbo.
Nearest earthquakes from Ningbo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ningbo, Zhejiang. 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 Ningbo.
When was the last earthquake in Ningbo, Zhejiang?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ningbo on the morning of April 3, 2024 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 672km south of Ningbo at a depth of 40km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ningbo, Zhejiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ningbo, Zhejiang?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ningbo on the evening of December 1, 1921 at 18:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 221km northwest of Ningbo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ningbo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ningbo, Zhejiang?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ningbo. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
