Latest earthquakes near Dunhuang, Gansu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dunhuang, Gansu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dunhuang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dunhuang (also known as 敦煌市), it will show up within minutes.
Dunhuang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dunhuang, Gansu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dunhuang in 2022. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dunhuang that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dunhuang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dunhuang 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 | 31 | 64.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 35.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dunhuang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dunhuang occurred on Mar 26, 2022 00:21 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) south-east of Dunhuang, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dunhuang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 25, 1932 10:04, 179 kilometers (111 mi) south-east of Dunhuang. It is the strongest earthquake near Dunhuang 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 Dunhuang, 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 Dunhuang.
Nearest earthquakes from Dunhuang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dunhuang, 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 Dunhuang.
When was the last earthquake in Dunhuang, Gansu?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Dunhuang on the afternoon of December 8, 2024 at 12:53 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 280km south-southeast of Dunhuang at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dunhuang, Gansu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dunhuang, Gansu?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dunhuang on the morning of December 25, 1932 at 10:04 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 179km east-southeast of Dunhuang at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dunhuang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dunhuang, Gansu?
In the past 10 years, 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dunhuang. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 76 days.
