Latest earthquakes near Jiayuguan, Gansu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jiayuguan, Gansu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jiayuguan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jiayuguan (also known as 嘉峪关市), it will show up within minutes.
Jiayuguan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 44 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jiayuguan, Gansu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jiayuguan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jiayuguan 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 | 30 | 68.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 31.82% |
| 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 Jiayuguan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jiayuguan occurred on Mar 26, 2022 00:21 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 166 kilometers (103 mi) south-southwest of Jiayuguan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jiayuguan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 25, 1932 10:04, 153 kilometers (95 mi) south-southwest of Jiayuguan. It is the strongest earthquake near Jiayuguan 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 Jiayuguan, 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 Jiayuguan.
Nearest earthquakes from Jiayuguan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jiayuguan, 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 Jiayuguan.
When was the last earthquake in Jiayuguan, Gansu?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Jiayuguan on the afternoon of December 8, 2024 at 12:53 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 272km southwest of Jiayuguan at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jiayuguan, Gansu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jiayuguan, Gansu?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jiayuguan on the morning of December 25, 1932 at 10:04 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 153km west-southwest of Jiayuguan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jiayuguan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jiayuguan, Gansu?
In the past 10 years, 44 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jiayuguan. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 83 days.
