Latest earthquakes near China today

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List of latest earthquakes near China.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 9, 2024 01:38
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 145 km E
from Lhasa
Dec 8, 2024 12:53
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 280 km SW
from Jiuquan
Dec 8, 2024 09:31
(Shanghai)
M 3.2 149 km W
from Rikaze
Dec 8, 2024 06:07
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 289 km SW
from Qamdo
Dec 8, 2024 02:07
(Shanghai)
M 3.4 85 km NE
from Lhasa
Dec 8, 2024 02:00
(Shanghai)
M 4.4 108 km ENE
from Lhasa
Dec 4, 2024 08:42
(Shanghai)
M 3.6 148 km E
from Lhasa
Dec 3, 2024 00:57
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 107 km SW
from Lhasa
Dec 2, 2024 17:01
(Shanghai)
M 3.9 201 km WSW
from Rikaze
Dec 2, 2024 08:04
(Shanghai)
M 3.2 39 km ENE
from Rikaze
Dec 1, 2024 22:44
(Shanghai)
M 3.3 143 km ENE
from Lhasa
Dec 1, 2024 08:57
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 257 km ESE
from Jinjiang
Nov 30, 2024 18:06
(Shanghai)
M 3.4 135 km ENE
from Lhasa
Nov 30, 2024 15:32
(Urumqi)
M 4.4 159 km ENE
from Kashgar
Nov 30, 2024 16:07
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 143 km E
from Lhasa
Nov 29, 2024 23:59
(Shanghai)
M 3.3 186 km SW
from Rikaze
Nov 29, 2024 05:00
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 55 km NE
from Zhaotong
Nov 28, 2024 11:36
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 127 km N
from Aksu
Nov 28, 2024 06:27
(Shanghai)
M 2.9 227 km S
from Rikaze
Nov 28, 2024 02:31
(Urumqi)
M 4.5 184 km NE
from Kashgar
Nov 27, 2024 18:03
(Shanghai)
M 3.4 156 km ENE
from Lhasa
Nov 26, 2024 16:03
(Shanghai)
M 4.9 197 km WNW
from Mengmao
Nov 26, 2024 00:42
(Urumqi)
M 4.5 89 km WNW
from Huocheng
Nov 25, 2024 14:39
(Urumqi)
M 4.3 191 km S
from Kashgar
Nov 25, 2024 13:00
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 127 km ENE
from Lhasa

Map of Latest Earthquakes near China

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:
429 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.5
Dec 9, 2024 01:38

Average

A total of 4297 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 429 earthquakes per year, or 35 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near China roughly every 0 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near China in 2024. A total of 554 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of China that year. The strongest had a 7 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 3998 93.04%
Mag. 5 282 6.56%
Mag. 6 16 0.37%
Mag. 7 1 0.02%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near China

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Jan 23, 2024 00:09.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 16:43.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near China occurred on Jan 23, 2024 00:09 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 136 kilometers (85 mi) west of Aksu, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near China in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 16:43, 291 kilometers (181 mi) west of Rikaze. It is the strongest earthquake near China 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 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
Jan 23, 2024 00:09
(Urumqi)
M 7.0 136 km W
from Aksu
Feb 23, 2023 06:37
(Urumqi)
M 6.9 286 km SW
from Kashgar
Jan 8, 2022 01:45
(Shanghai)
M 6.6 118 km W
from Wuwei
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
Aug 8, 2017 21:19
(Shanghai)
M 6.5 53 km W
from Zhongzhai
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
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

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near China

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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near China on the night of December 9, 2024 at 01:38 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 145km east of Lhasa at a depth of 10km 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 afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 16:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 291km southwest of Rikaze 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, 4297 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from China. This averages to 430 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.