Latest earthquakes near Yiwu, Zhejiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yiwu, Zhejiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yiwu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yiwu (also known as 义乌), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yiwu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yiwu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yiwu and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Yiwu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yiwu, Zhejiang in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yiwu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Yiwu 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 Yiwu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yiwu occurred on Dec 22, 2021 21:46 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) north of Yiwu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yiwu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 1921 18:49, 200 kilometers (124 mi) north of Yiwu. It is the strongest earthquake near Yiwu 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 Yiwu, 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 Yiwu.
Nearest earthquakes from Yiwu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yiwu, 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 Yiwu.
When was the last earthquake in Yiwu, Zhejiang?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yiwu on the morning of April 3, 2024 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 628km south-southeast of Yiwu at a depth of 40km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yiwu, Zhejiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yiwu, Zhejiang?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yiwu on the evening of December 1, 1921 at 18:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 200km north of Yiwu at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yiwu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yiwu, Zhejiang?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yiwu. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
