Latest earthquakes near Sha Tin today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sha Tin, Hong Kong, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sha Tin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sha Tin, it will show up within minutes.
Sha Tin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sha Tin in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sha Tin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sha Tin 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 | 5 | 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 Sha Tin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sha Tin occurred on Nov 4, 2023 19:24 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) west-southwest of Sha Tin, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sha Tin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 05:18, 166 kilometers (103 mi) west-southwest of Sha Tin. It is the strongest earthquake near Sha Tin in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sha Tin 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 Sha Tin.
Nearest earthquakes from Sha Tin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sha Tin. 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 Sha Tin.
When was the last earthquake in Sha Tin?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sha Tin on the evening of June 23, 2025 at 18:48 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). The center of this earthquake was located 198km northwest of Sha Tin at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sha Tin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sha Tin?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sha Tin on the night of March 19, 1962 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). The center of this earthquake was located 166km north-northeast of Sha Tin at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sha Tin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sha Tin?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sha Tin. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
