Latest earthquakes near Jincheng, Fukien today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jincheng, Fukien, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jincheng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jincheng (also known as 金城), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 279 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 260 km SE from Jincheng |
| 18 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 355 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 25 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 266 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 32 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 276 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 261 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 49 days ago (Feb 10 10:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 263 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 49 days ago (Feb 10 01:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 255 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 00:46 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 266 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 53 days ago (Feb 6 07:38 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 265 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 56 days ago (Feb 3 06:02 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 258 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 56 days ago (Feb 3 03:32 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 257 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 59 days ago (Jan 31 04:05 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 259 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 59 days ago (Jan 31 01:45 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 271 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 60 days ago (Jan 30 15:16 Taipei) |
M 5.0 | 269 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 60 days ago (Jan 30 14:49 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 258 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 60 days ago (Jan 30 10:15 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 265 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 60 days ago (Jan 30 10:11 Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 270 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 62 days ago (Jan 28 07:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 259 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 62 days ago (Jan 27 22:59 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 252 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 63 days ago (Jan 27 09:58 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 259 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 63 days ago (Jan 27 08:18 Taipei) |
M 5.0 | 340 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 63 days ago (Jan 27 02:06 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 251 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 63 days ago (Jan 27 00:35 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 264 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 64 days ago (Jan 26 07:38 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 262 km SE from Jincheng |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Jincheng
Recent Jincheng Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jincheng. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jincheng and elsewhere.
Mar 13, 2025 01:09PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Jan 21, 2025 12:17AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Tainan in Taiwan.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Jincheng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 213 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jincheng, Fukien in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jincheng roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jincheng in 2025. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jincheng that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jincheng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jincheng 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 | 203 | 95.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 3.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.94% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jincheng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jincheng occurred on Feb 6, 2016 03:57 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) south-east of Jincheng, at a depth of 23 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jincheng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 21, 1999 01:47, 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-east of Jincheng. It is the strongest earthquake near Jincheng 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 Jincheng, Fukien 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 Jincheng.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 286 km SE from Jincheng |
| 69 days ago (Jan 21 00:17 Taipei) |
M 6.0 | 266 km ESE from Jincheng |
| Nov 26, 2018 07:57 (Taipei) |
M 5.7 | 118 km SSE from Jincheng |
| Feb 11, 2017 01:12 (Taipei) |
M 5.3 | 264 km SE from Jincheng |
| 64 days ago (Jan 26 07:38 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 262 km SE from Jincheng |
| 64 days ago (Jan 25 19:49 Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 260 km ESE from Jincheng |
| Nov 22, 2017 22:20 (Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 265 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 69 days ago (Jan 21 00:26 Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 260 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 60 days ago (Jan 30 10:11 Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 270 km ESE from Jincheng |
| 60 days ago (Jan 30 15:16 Taipei) |
M 5.0 | 269 km ESE from Jincheng |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Jincheng
Nearest earthquakes from Jincheng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jincheng, Fukien. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2019 16:50 (Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 99 km SSE from Jincheng |
| Aug 18, 2019 04:48 (Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 113 km SSE from Jincheng |
| Nov 26, 2018 20:50 (Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 114 km SSE from Jincheng |
| Nov 26, 2018 07:57 (Taipei) |
M 5.7 | 118 km SSE from Jincheng |
| Nov 27, 2018 18:29 (Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 118 km SSE from Jincheng |
| Oct 23, 2023 03:20 (Taipei) |
M 4.8 | 153 km SW from Jincheng |
| Nov 7, 2017 01:36 (Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 196 km ESE from Jincheng |
| Dec 24, 2019 00:37 (Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 200 km S from Jincheng |
| May 11, 2015 16:38 (Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 213 km E from Jincheng |
| Apr 22, 2023 13:04 (Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 215 km S from Jincheng |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Jincheng
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jincheng.
When was the last earthquake in Jincheng, Fukien?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jincheng on the afternoon of March 23, 2025 at 12:23 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 279km east-southeast of Jincheng at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jincheng, Fukien in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jincheng, Fukien?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jincheng on the night of September 21, 1999 at 01:47 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 280km east-southeast of Jincheng at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jincheng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jincheng, Fukien?
In the past 10 years, 213 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jincheng. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
