Latest earthquakes near Zhoushan, Zhejiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zhoushan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zhoushan, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Zhoushan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zhoushan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zhoushan and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Zhoushan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhoushan, Zhejiang in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zhoushan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Zhoushan 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 Zhoushan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zhoushan occurred on Dec 22, 2021 21:46 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-west of Zhoushan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zhoushan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 1, 1921 18:49, 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-west of Zhoushan. It is the strongest earthquake near Zhoushan 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 Zhoushan, 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 Zhoushan.
Nearest earthquakes from Zhoushan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zhoushan, 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 Zhoushan.
When was the last earthquake in Zhoushan, Zhejiang?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhoushan on the morning of April 3, 2024 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 687km south of Zhoushan at a depth of 40km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zhoushan, Zhejiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zhoushan, Zhejiang?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhoushan on the evening of December 1, 1921 at 18:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 268km west-northwest of Zhoushan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zhoushan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zhoushan, Zhejiang?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhoushan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
