Latest earthquakes near China today

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List of latest earthquakes near China.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Feb 8, 2025 00:46
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 270 km SE
from Jinjiang
Feb 7, 2025 20:44
(Shanghai)
M 3.3 182 km WSW
from Rikaze
Feb 6, 2025 08:48
(Shanghai)
M 4.1 154 km SW
from Rikaze
Feb 6, 2025 07:38
(Shanghai)
M 4.1 269 km SE
from Jinjiang
Feb 5, 2025 22:48
(Shanghai)
M 3.9 186 km WSW
from Rikaze
Feb 5, 2025 06:53
(Urumqi)
M 4.0 92 km ESE
from Kuqa
Feb 5, 2025 05:42
(Urumqi)
M 5.0 87 km ESE
from Kuqa
Feb 5, 2025 06:43
(Shanghai)
M 3.2 192 km WSW
from Rikaze
Feb 5, 2025 04:01
(Shanghai)
M 3.6 284 km WNW
from Rikaze
Feb 5, 2025 02:00
(Urumqi)
M 4.9 72 km WSW
from Shache
Feb 4, 2025 21:36
(Shanghai)
M 3.9 159 km WSW
from Rikaze
Feb 4, 2025 09:14
(Shanghai)
M 3.6 153 km SSW
from Rikaze
Feb 4, 2025 02:33
(Urumqi)
M 4.1 138 km NW
from Tumxuk
Feb 4, 2025 03:55
(Shanghai)
M 3.4 163 km SW
from Rikaze
Feb 4, 2025 00:46
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 158 km WSW
from Rikaze
Feb 3, 2025 20:16
(Shanghai)
M 3.6 179 km SW
from Rikaze
Feb 3, 2025 13:49
(Shanghai)
M 3.2 300 km SE
from Lhasa
Feb 3, 2025 06:44
(Urumqi)
M 3.3 130 km NNE
from Aksu
Feb 3, 2025 06:02
(Shanghai)
M 4.1 262 km SE
from Jinjiang
Feb 3, 2025 03:32
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 261 km SE
from Jinjiang
Feb 3, 2025 00:22
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 154 km WSW
from Rikaze
Feb 2, 2025 15:17
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 174 km WSW
from Rikaze
Feb 2, 2025 09:54
(Shanghai)
M 3.2 283 km WSW
from Rikaze
Feb 2, 2025 03:51
(Shanghai)
M 2.5 258 km S
from Rikaze
Feb 1, 2025 20:17
(Urumqi)
M 2.4 213 km WNW
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:
447 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.8
Feb 8, 2025 00:46

Average

A total of 4474 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 447 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 4162 93.03%
Mag. 5 293 6.55%
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 Dec 23, 1906 00:11.

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 Dec 23, 1906 00:11, 95 kilometers (59 mi) west-southwest of Shihezi. 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
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
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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near China on the night of February 8, 2025 at 00:46 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south-east of Jinjiang 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 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, 4474 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from China. This averages to 447 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.