Latest earthquakes near Jinchang, Gansu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jinchang, Gansu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jinchang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jinchang (also known as 金昌), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jinchang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jinchang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jinchang and elsewhere.
Dec 18, 2023 11:59PM
On Monday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M5.9 Earthquake struck near Linxia Chengguanzhen in China.
Jinchang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 56 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jinchang, Gansu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jinchang in 2022. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jinchang 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 Jinchang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jinchang 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 | 46 | 82.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 16.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jinchang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jinchang occurred on Jan 8, 2022 01:45 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 109 kilometers (68 mi) south-west of Jinchang, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jinchang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on May 23, 1927 06:32, 96 kilometers (60 mi) south-west of Jinchang. It is the strongest earthquake near Jinchang 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 Jinchang, 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 Jinchang.
Nearest earthquakes from Jinchang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jinchang, 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 Jinchang.
When was the last earthquake in Jinchang, Gansu?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jinchang on the night of April 15, 2024 at 02:16 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 124km southwest of Jinchang at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jinchang, Gansu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jinchang, Gansu?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jinchang on the morning of May 23, 1927 at 06:32 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 96km south-southeast of Jinchang at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jinchang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jinchang, Gansu?
In the past 10 years, 56 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jinchang. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 65 days.
