Latest earthquakes near Dingxi, Gansu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dingxi, Gansu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dingxi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dingxi (also known as 定西), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Dingxi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dingxi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dingxi and elsewhere.
Jan 26, 2026 02:56PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Dianga in China.
Dingxi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dingxi, 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 Dingxi in 2017. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dingxi that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dingxi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Dingxi 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 | 56 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 9.52% |
| 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 Dingxi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dingxi occurred on Aug 8, 2017 21:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-southwest of Dingxi, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dingxi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Dec 16, 1920 20:05, 121 kilometers (75 mi) south-southwest of Dingxi. It is the strongest earthquake near Dingxi 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 Dingxi, 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 Dingxi.
Nearest earthquakes from Dingxi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dingxi, 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 Dingxi.
When was the last earthquake in Dingxi, Gansu?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dingxi on the afternoon of January 30, 2026 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 190km north-northwest of Dingxi at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dingxi, Gansu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dingxi, Gansu?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Dingxi on the evening of December 16, 1920 at 20:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 121km north-east of Dingxi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dingxi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dingxi, Gansu?
In the past 10 years, 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dingxi. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 58 days.
