Latest earthquakes near Yuen Long, Hong Kong today
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Yuen Long Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yuen Long, Hong Kong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yuen Long in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Yuen Long 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 Yuen Long
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yuen Long occurred on Mar 8, 2023 05:15 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 165 kilometers (103 mi) north-northeast of Yuen Long Kau Hui, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yuen Long in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 05:18, 164 kilometers (102 mi) north-northeast of Yuen Long Kau Hui. It is the strongest earthquake near Yuen Long 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 Yuen Long, 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 Yuen Long.
Earthquakes by city in Yuen Long
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yuen Long.
When was the last earthquake in Yuen Long, Hong Kong?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Yuen Long 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 Yuen Long Kau Hui at a depth of 10km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yuen Long, Hong Kong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yuen Long, Hong Kong?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yuen Long on the night of March 19, 1962 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). The center of this earthquake was located 164km north-northeast of Yuen Long Kau Hui at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yuen Long since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yuen Long, Hong Kong?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yuen Long. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
