Latest earthquakes near Jiuquan, Gansu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jiuquan, Gansu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jiuquan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jiuquan (also known as 酒泉市), it will show up within minutes.
Jiuquan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 44 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jiuquan, 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 Jiuquan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jiuquan 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 Jiuquan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jiuquan occurred on Mar 26, 2022 00:21 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 171 kilometers (106 mi) south-west of Jiuquan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jiuquan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 25, 1932 10:04, 170 kilometers (106 mi) south-west of Jiuquan. It is the strongest earthquake near Jiuquan 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 Jiuquan, 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 Jiuquan.
Nearest earthquakes from Jiuquan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jiuquan, 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 Jiuquan.
When was the last earthquake in Jiuquan, Gansu?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Jiuquan on the afternoon of December 8, 2024 at 12:53 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 280km southwest of Jiuquan at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jiuquan, Gansu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jiuquan, Gansu?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jiuquan on the morning of December 25, 1932 at 10:04 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 170km west of Jiuquan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jiuquan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jiuquan, Gansu?
In the past 10 years, 44 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jiuquan. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 83 days.
