Latest earthquakes near China today

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Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 30, 2023 19:25
(Shanghai)
M 4.9 120 km WSW
from Bayan Nur
Nov 30, 2023 18:46
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 191 km S
from Lhasa
Nov 30, 2023 00:43
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 281 km WNW
from Baoshan
Nov 29, 2023 16:59
(Urumqi)
M 4.5 217 km WSW
from Kashgar
Nov 28, 2023 20:11
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 273 km WNW
from Mengmao
Nov 28, 2023 06:15
(Shanghai)
M 4.7 123 km WSW
from Rikaze
Nov 27, 2023 04:35
(Urumqi)
M 4.1 130 km WSW
from Aksu
Nov 26, 2023 12:11
(Shanghai)
M 5.0 380 km ESE
from Putian
Nov 25, 2023 18:06
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 59 km E
from Hami
Nov 24, 2023 20:41
(Urumqi)
M 4.1 188 km NE
from Kashgar
Nov 24, 2023 19:50
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 135 km ESE
from Simao
Nov 24, 2023 13:33
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 42 km SSW
from Yinchuan
Nov 24, 2023 04:28
(Shanghai)
M 3.0 219 km SW
from Rikaze
Nov 23, 2023 16:01
(Urumqi)
M 5.2 375 km W
from Kashgar
Nov 22, 2023 22:13
(Urumqi)
M 4.6 101 km E
from Kashgar
Nov 22, 2023 15:46
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 244 km S
from Rikaze
Nov 22, 2023 07:18
(Urumqi)
M 2.6 97 km N
from Kashgar
Nov 21, 2023 01:16
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 255 km ESE
from Jinjiang
Nov 20, 2023 02:19
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 171 km WSW
from Jinghong
Nov 19, 2023 22:04
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 164 km SW
from Jinghong
Nov 19, 2023 20:02
(Shanghai)
M 3.7 141 km SW
from Jinghong
Nov 19, 2023 14:45
(Urumqi)
M 2.6 193 km NW
from Kashgar
Nov 19, 2023 04:14
(Urumqi)
M 2.9 206 km N
from Kashgar
Nov 19, 2023 02:15
(Urumqi)
M 2.6 281 km NW
from Aksu
Nov 18, 2023 06:09
(Urumqi)
M 3.1 239 km NW
from Kashgar

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Recent China Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near China. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near China and elsewhere.

China Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
412 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.9
Nov 30, 2023 19:25

Average

A total of 4120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 412 earthquakes per year, or 34 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near China roughly every 0 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near China in 2016. A total of 490 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of China that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of China with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of China in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near China 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near China (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 3832 93.01%
Mag. 5 268 6.5%
Mag. 6 20 0.49%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near China

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Feb 23, 2023 06:37.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Dec 23, 1906 00:11.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near China occurred on Feb 23, 2023 06:37 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) south-west of Kashgar, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near China in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Dec 23, 1906 00:11, 95 kilometers (59 mi) south-west of Shihezi. It is the strongest earthquake near China in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near China 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 China.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near China.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Feb 23, 2023 06:37
(Urumqi)
M 6.9 286 km SW
from Kashgar
Feb 12, 2014 15:19
(Urumqi)
M 6.9 272 km ESE
from Hotan
Nov 25, 2016 20:24
(Urumqi)
M 6.6 174 km W
from Kashgar
Sep 5, 2022 12:52
(Shanghai)
M 6.6 81 km WSW
from Ya'an
Jan 8, 2022 01:45
(Shanghai)
M 6.6 118 km W
from Wuwei
Aug 8, 2017 21:19
(Shanghai)
M 6.5 53 km W
from Zhongzhai
Feb 6, 2016 03:57
(Shanghai)
M 6.4 294 km SE
from Jinjiang
Jul 3, 2015 07:07
(Urumqi)
M 6.4 162 km WNW
from Hotan
Nov 18, 2017 06:34
(Shanghai)
M 6.4 255 km SW
from Qamdo
Jun 26, 2016 17:17
(Urumqi)
M 6.4 228 km W
from Kashgar

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Earthquakes by region of China

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near China.

When was the last earthquake in China?

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near China on the evening of November 30, 2023 at 19:25 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 120km west-southwest of Bayan Nur at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near China in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near China?

A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near China on the night of December 23, 1906 at 00:11 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 95km west-southwest of Shihezi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near China since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near China?

In the past 10 years, 4120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from China. This averages to 412 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.