Latest earthquakes near Jincheng, Fukien today
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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.
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 169 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 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jincheng roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jincheng in 2024. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jincheng that year. The strongest had a 4.9 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 | 165 | 97.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 1.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.59% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jincheng.
When was the last earthquake in Jincheng, Fukien?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jincheng on the morning of December 1, 2024 at 08:57 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 261km 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, 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jincheng. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
