Latest earthquakes near Kowloon City, Hong Kong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kowloon City, Hong Kong, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kowloon City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kowloon City (also known as 九龍城區), it will show up within minutes.
Kowloon City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kowloon City, Hong Kong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kowloon City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kowloon City 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 Kowloon City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kowloon City occurred on Mar 8, 2023 05:15 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 176 kilometers (109 mi) north of Kowloon, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kowloon City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 05:18, 174 kilometers (108 mi) north of Kowloon. It is the strongest earthquake near Kowloon City 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 Kowloon City, 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 Kowloon City.
Earthquakes by city in Kowloon City
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kowloon City, Hong Kong.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kowloon City.
When was the last earthquake in Kowloon City, Hong Kong?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kowloon City on the afternoon of January 10, 2025 at 14:40 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). The center of this earthquake was located 164km east-southeast of Kowloon at a depth of 10km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kowloon City, Hong Kong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kowloon City, Hong Kong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kowloon City on the night of March 19, 1962 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). The center of this earthquake was located 174km north-northeast of Kowloon at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kowloon City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kowloon City, Hong Kong?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kowloon City. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
