Latest earthquakes near Kowloon, Kowloon City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kowloon, Kowloon City, Hong Kong, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kowloon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kowloon (also known as 九龍), it will show up within minutes.
Kowloon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kowloon, Kowloon City in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kowloon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kowloon 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 Kowloon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kowloon occurred on Nov 4, 2023 19:24 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 211 kilometers (131 mi) west of Kowloon, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kowloon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 05:18, 174 kilometers (108 mi) west of Kowloon. It is the strongest earthquake near Kowloon 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 Kowloon, Kowloon City 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Kowloon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kowloon, Kowloon City. 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 Kowloon.
When was the last earthquake in Kowloon, Kowloon City?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kowloon on the evening of November 4, 2023 at 19:24 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). The center of this earthquake was located 211km west of Kowloon at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kowloon, Kowloon City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kowloon, Kowloon City?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kowloon 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kowloon, Kowloon City?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kowloon. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
