Yancheng
Yancheng: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Yancheng just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Yancheng, China.
Live map – Yancheng
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Yancheng
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Yancheng
Yancheng has recorded 11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M5.2 in 1982.
Satellites have detected 1 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 18 km².
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Earthquakes
11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.2.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 30 km NNE of Yangzhou, China | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 53 km E of Dongtai, China | 35.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 60 km NE of Yancheng, China | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 97 km E of Yancheng, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 62 km NNW of Taizhou, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 34 km NNE of Yancheng, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 30 km NNE of Yangzhou, China | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2024 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2021 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1999 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1992 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1987 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 1986 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1982 | 1 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
One major fire within 100 km in our records, covering about 18 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 km² | 52 km NNW of Taizhou, China | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 km² | 52 km NNW of Taizhou, China | Inactive |