Latest earthquakes near Wan Chai, Hong Kong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wan Chai, Hong Kong, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wan Chai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wan Chai (also known as 中西區), it will show up within minutes.
Wan Chai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wan Chai, Hong Kong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wan Chai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Wan Chai 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 Wan Chai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wan Chai occurred on Mar 8, 2023 05:15 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) north of Hong Kong, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wan Chai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 05:18, 178 kilometers (111 mi) north of Hong Kong. It is the strongest earthquake near Wan Chai 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 Wan Chai, 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 Wan Chai.
Earthquakes by city in Wan Chai
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Wan Chai.
When was the last earthquake in Wan Chai, Hong Kong?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Wan Chai on the afternoon of January 10, 2025 at 14:40 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). The center of this earthquake was located 162km east-southeast of Hong Kong at a depth of 10km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wan Chai, Hong Kong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wan Chai, Hong Kong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Wan Chai on the night of March 19, 1962 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). The center of this earthquake was located 178km north-northeast of Hong Kong at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wan Chai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wan Chai, Hong Kong?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wan Chai. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
