Latest earthquakes near Gansu, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gansu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gansu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gansu (also known as 甘肃), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gansu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gansu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gansu and elsewhere.
Jul 28, 2026 04:04PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 243km from Xining in China.
Jul 28, 2026 11:34AM
On Tuesday Morning a Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck 242km from Xining in China.
Jul 28, 2026 11:16AM
Unusually powerful M5.7 FORESHOCK hit 245km from Xining in China on Tuesday Morning.
Jul 1, 2026 07:44AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck 273km from Dunhuang in China.
Jun 16, 2026 05:06PM
DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake hit 263km from Dunhuang in China on Tuesday Afternoon.
Gansu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 310 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gansu, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gansu roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gansu in 2022. A total of 57 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gansu that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gansu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gansu 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 259 | 83.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 48 | 15.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.97% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gansu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gansu occurred on Jan 8, 2022 01:45 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) west of Wuwei, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gansu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 265 kilometers (165 mi) west of Zhongzhai. It is the strongest earthquake near Gansu in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gansu, 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 Gansu.
Earthquakes by city in Gansu
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gansu, China.
- Baiyin (白银)
- Dingxi (定西)
- Dunhuang (敦煌市)
- Gangu Chengguanzhen (甘古城关镇)
- Jiayuguan (嘉峪关市)
- Jinchang (金昌)
- Jiuquan (酒泉市)
- Lanzhou (兰州)
- Linxia Chengguanzhen (临夏城关镇)
- Nima (尼玛)
- Pingliang (平凉)
- Qingyang (庆阳)
- Tianshui (天水)
- Wuwei (武威)
- Zhangye (张掖)
- Zhongzhai (中寨)
Use this regional Gansu earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Xinxing, Xingguo, Luomen, Longnan, Laojunmiao, Beidao, Pan’an, Chengxian Chengguanzhen, Wushan, Zhangjiachuan, Hezuo, Lixian, Yongqing, Yanguan, Mali, Anyuan, Huixian Chengguanzhen, Shili, Longshan, Jinshan and Hanyuan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gansu.
When was the last earthquake in Gansu, China?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Gansu on the night of July 31, 2026 at 04:14 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 290km northwest of Nima at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gansu, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gansu, China?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Gansu on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-southwest of Zhongzhai at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gansu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gansu, China?
In the past 10 years, 310 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gansu. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
