Latest earthquakes near Baiyin, Gansu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baiyin, Gansu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baiyin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baiyin (also known as 白银), it will show up within minutes.
Baiyin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baiyin, Gansu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baiyin in 2022. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baiyin 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 Baiyin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Baiyin 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 53 | 84.13% |
Mag. 5 | 9 | 14.29% |
Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.59% |
Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Baiyin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baiyin occurred on Jan 8, 2022 01:45 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) west-northwest of Baiyin, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baiyin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Dec 16, 1920 20:05, 126 kilometers (78 mi) west-northwest of Baiyin. It is the strongest earthquake near Baiyin 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 Baiyin, Gansu 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 Baiyin.
Nearest earthquakes from Baiyin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Baiyin, Gansu. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baiyin.
When was the last earthquake in Baiyin, Gansu?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Baiyin on the evening of December 31, 2023 at 22:27 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 77km east-northeast of Baiyin at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baiyin, Gansu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baiyin, Gansu?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Baiyin on the evening of December 16, 1920 at 20:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 126km east of Baiyin at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baiyin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baiyin, Gansu?
In the past 10 years, 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baiyin. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 58 days.