Latest earthquakes near China today

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Date and Time Magnitude Location
Feb 16, 2025 12:28
(Shanghai)
M 3.3 171 km WSW
from Rikaze
Feb 16, 2025 11:29
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 220 km WSW
from Rikaze
Feb 16, 2025 11:28
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 135 km WSW
from Rikaze
Feb 16, 2025 08:12
(Shanghai)
M 2.8 295 km SSE
from Lhasa
Feb 16, 2025 06:22
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 167 km WNW
from Rikaze
Feb 15, 2025 13:55
(Shanghai)
M 3.1 199 km SW
from Rikaze
Feb 15, 2025 07:48
(Urumqi)
M 5.7 242 km N
from Altay
Feb 14, 2025 18:15
(Shanghai)
M 3.1 122 km SW
from Rikaze
Feb 14, 2025 11:21
(Shanghai)
M 3.9 165 km WSW
from Rikaze
Feb 12, 2025 07:12
(Urumqi)
M 3.9 160 km WNW
from Kashgar
Feb 11, 2025 21:30
(Urumqi)
M 2.7 206 km N
from Kashgar
Feb 11, 2025 15:52
(Shanghai)
M 4.1 265 km SE
from Jinjiang
Feb 11, 2025 02:29
(Urumqi)
M 2.6 282 km WNW
from Kashgar
Feb 10, 2025 16:49
(Urumqi)
M 2.8 161 km NNW
from Aksu
Feb 10, 2025 10:39
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 269 km SE
from Jinjiang
Feb 10, 2025 05:34
(Urumqi)
M 2.5 159 km W
from Aksu
Feb 10, 2025 03:31
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 237 km SW
from Rikaze
Feb 10, 2025 03:28
(Shanghai)
M 4.1 150 km SW
from Rikaze
Feb 10, 2025 01:39
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 258 km SE
from Jinjiang
Feb 9, 2025 23:23
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 204 km SW
from Rikaze
Feb 9, 2025 19:26
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 202 km SW
from Rikaze
Feb 9, 2025 16:49
(Shanghai)
M 2.1 237 km SE
from Dandong
Feb 9, 2025 15:37
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 244 km W
from Rikaze
Feb 9, 2025 07:41
(Shanghai)
M 3.6 153 km SW
from Rikaze
Feb 9, 2025 03:40
(Shanghai)
M 3.6 196 km SW
from Rikaze

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:
448 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.3
Feb 16, 2025 12:28

Average

A total of 4482 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 448 earthquakes per year, or 37 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 589 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 8 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 4168 92.99%
Mag. 5 295 6.58%
Mag. 6 17 0.38%
Mag. 7 2 0.04%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near China

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Jan 7, 2025 09:05.
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 7, 2025 09:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 165 kilometers (103 mi) west-southwest of Rikaze, at a depth of 10 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-southwest of Rikaze. It is the strongest earthquake near China in the past 125 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 7, 2025 09:05
(Shanghai)
M 7.1 165 km WSW
from Rikaze
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
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
Jun 26, 2016 17:17
(Urumqi)
M 6.4 228 km W
from Kashgar
Nov 18, 2017 06:34
(Shanghai)
M 6.4 255 km SW
from Qamdo
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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near China on the afternoon of February 16, 2025 at 12:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 171km west-southwest of Rikaze 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, 4482 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from China. This averages to 448 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.