Latest earthquakes near Tung Chung, Islands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tung Chung, Islands, Hong Kong, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tung Chung? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tung Chung, it will show up within minutes.
Tung Chung Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tung Chung, Islands in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tung Chung in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tung Chung 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 | 4 | 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 Tung Chung
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tung Chung occurred on Mar 8, 2023 05:15 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 185 kilometers (115 mi) north-northeast of Tung Chung, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tung Chung in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 05:18, 185 kilometers (115 mi) north-northeast of Tung Chung. It is the strongest earthquake near Tung Chung in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tung Chung, Islands 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 Tung Chung.
Nearest earthquakes from Tung Chung
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tung Chung, Islands. 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 Tung Chung.
When was the last earthquake in Tung Chung, Islands?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tung Chung on the afternoon of January 10, 2025 at 14:40 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). The center of this earthquake was located 184km east-southeast of Tung Chung at a depth of 10km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tung Chung, Islands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tung Chung, Islands?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tung Chung 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 Tung Chung since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tung Chung, Islands?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tung Chung. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
