Latest earthquakes near Islands, Hong Kong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Islands, Hong Kong, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Islands? If an earthquake is happening right now near Islands (also known as 離島區), it will show up within minutes.
Islands Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Islands, Hong Kong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Islands in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Islands 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 | 3 | 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 Islands
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Islands occurred on Nov 4, 2023 19:24 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 186 kilometers (116 mi) west of Tung Chung, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Islands in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 05:18, 185 kilometers (115 mi) west of Tung Chung. It is the strongest earthquake near Islands 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 Islands, Hong Kong 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 Islands.
Earthquakes by city in Islands
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Islands.
When was the last earthquake in Islands, Hong Kong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Islands on the evening of November 4, 2023 at 19:24 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). The center of this earthquake was located 186km west of Tung Chung at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Islands, Hong Kong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Islands, Hong Kong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Islands on the night of March 19, 1962 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). The center of this earthquake was located 185km north-northeast of Tung Chung at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Islands since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Islands, Hong Kong?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Islands. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
