Latest Earthquakes Near Shenzhen, Guangdong in 🇨🇳 China
Latest Earthquakes Near Shenzhen, Guangdong in China
An overview of the latest earthquakes near Shenzhen, Guangdong in China. Each earthquake event is recorded as they happend updated every minute, the first event ever recorded was in 1950.
| Time | Epicenter | Magnitude | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 year ago
On 2023-03-07 21:15:33 |
23.8718, 114.494
155 km (96 mi) ↑ N of Shenzhen |
M 4.2
|
10 km |
|
1 year ago
On 2023-02-11 02:41:43 |
23.7578, 114.5827
146 km (91 mi) ↑ N of Shenzhen |
M 4.2
|
10 km |
|
2 years ago
On 2022-03-13 18:28:47 |
22.7371, 114.9822
104 km (64 mi) ↗ NE of Shenzhen |
M 3.8
|
10 km |
|
4 years ago
On 2020-01-04 22:55:36 |
22.1714, 113.757
48 km (30 mi) ↓ S of Shenzhen |
M 3.8
|
10 km |
|
11 years ago
On 2013-02-22 03:34:12 |
23.882, 114.469
155 km (96 mi) ↑ N of Shenzhen |
M 4.5
|
9 km |
|
12 years ago
On 2012-08-31 05:52:12 |
23.692, 114.48
135 km (84 mi) ↑ N of Shenzhen |
M 4.3
|
10 km |
|
12 years ago
On 2012-02-15 18:34:22 |
23.991, 114.444
166 km (103 mi) ↑ N of Shenzhen |
M 4.4
|
4.5 km |
|
13 years ago
On 2010-11-19 06:42:03 |
22.566, 113.928
6 km (3 mi) ← W of Shenzhen |
M 3.8
|
20 km |
|
25 years ago
On 1999-08-19 17:14:53 |
23.913, 114.455
158 km (98 mi) ↑ N of Shenzhen |
M 4.4
|
10 km |
|
27 years ago
On 1997-09-26 05:26:52 |
23.192, 112.869
134 km (83 mi) ← W of Shenzhen |
M 4.2
|
33 km |
|
33 years ago
On 1991-09-21 15:37:06 |
23.849, 114.492
152 km (94 mi) ↑ N of Shenzhen |
M 4.2
|
33 km |
|
34 years ago
On 1989-11-25 17:02:32 |
23.727, 114.608
144 km (90 mi) ↑ N of Shenzhen |
M 4.7
|
33 km |
|
34 years ago
On 1989-11-25 16:13:48 |
23.721, 114.58
143 km (88 mi) ↑ N of Shenzhen |
M 5.6
|
33 km |
|
37 years ago
On 1987-09-15 02:04:34 |
23.783, 114.496
146 km (90 mi) ↑ N of Shenzhen |
M 4.7
|
33 km |
|
38 years ago
On 1986-09-15 05:47:29 |
24.031, 114.426
170 km (105 mi) ↑ N of Shenzhen |
M 3.8
|
33 km |
|
62 years ago
On 1962-03-18 20:18:55 |
23.82, 114.639
155 km (96 mi) ↑ N of Shenzhen |
M 6
|
15 km |
Shenzhen Earthquake Statistics
Since the 1950's Shenzhen has experiences a total of 16 earthquakes, within a 150 km radius of the center of the city.
Earthquakes per Year in Shenzhen 1950-2024
Annual earthquakes counts for Shenzhen was last updated at 2024-02-09 23:03:51.
Earthquake Magnitude Distribution
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| M 3 | 4 | 25.0% |
| M 4 | 10 | 62.5% |
| M 5 | 1 | 6.25% |
| M 6 | 1 | 6.25% |
Magnitude distribution for Shenzhen was last updated at 2024-06-07 20:04:47.
To conserve energy and maximize resource utilization, we calculate historical earthquake statistics in batches. This is done sporadically when sufficient resources are available to the system. Thus, annual earthquakes count and magnitude distribution for various locations on earth, may lag behind in certain instances. Most commonly it's a matter of hours, sometimes days, or even up to a few weeks.
Common Questions
When was the last earthquake in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China?
The last earthquake in Shenzhen was 1 year ago and struck 155 km (96 mi) ↑ N of the city. The earthquake had a magnitude 4.20 on the richter scale and a depth of 10.0 km.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shenzhen, Guangdong, China?
The strongest earthquake recorded near Shenzhen was a 6.00 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 15.0 kilometers. It struck 155 km (96 mi) ↑ N of the city, 62 years ago.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shenzhen, Guangdong, China?
In 2024, Shenzhen has experienced 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of 0.1 or higher on the Richter scale. That's lower than the annual average of 0.21 earthquakes in the region. Based on historic earthquake data, which dates back to 1950, we can asume that Shenzhen is struck by an earthquake every 0.02 months.
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Data Information
Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.
Data Sources
We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.
Disclaimer
Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.