Latest earthquakes near Nima, Gansu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nima, Gansu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nima (also known as 尼玛), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nima Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nima. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nima and elsewhere.
Dec 18, 2023 11:59PM
On Monday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M5.9 Earthquake struck near Linxia Chengguanzhen in China.
Nima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 94 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nima, Gansu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nima in 2021. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nima that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nima 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 | 84 | 89.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 9.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.06% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nima occurred on Aug 8, 2017 21:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 188 kilometers (117 mi) east-southeast of Nima, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nima in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Mar 17, 1947 16:19, 245 kilometers (152 mi) east-southeast of Nima. It is the strongest earthquake near Nima 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 Nima, 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 Nima.
Nearest earthquakes from Nima
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nima, 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 Nima.
When was the last earthquake in Nima, Gansu?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nima on the evening of March 27, 2024 at 18:36 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 266km south-southwest of Nima at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nima, Gansu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nima, Gansu?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Nima on the afternoon of March 17, 1947 at 16:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 245km west-southwest of Nima at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nima, Gansu?
In the past 10 years, 94 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nima. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 39 days.
