Latest earthquakes near Tianshui, Gansu today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tianshui.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 31, 2023 22:27
(Shanghai)
M 4.9 253 km NNW
from Tianshui
Dec 21, 2023 04:02
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 298 km WNW
from Tianshui
Dec 19, 2023 00:59
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 294 km WNW
from Tianshui
Dec 19, 2023 00:56
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 292 km WNW
from Tianshui
Dec 19, 2023 00:43
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 291 km WNW
from Tianshui
Dec 19, 2023 00:36
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 296 km WNW
from Tianshui
Dec 19, 2023 00:24
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 294 km WNW
from Tianshui
Dec 18, 2023 23:59
(Shanghai)
M 5.9 296 km WNW
from Tianshui
Nov 18, 2023 17:48
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 244 km NNE
from Tianshui
Jan 11, 2023 04:25
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 287 km SSW
from Tianshui
Jul 13, 2022 12:06
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 167 km N
from Tianshui
Jun 9, 2022 11:00
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 242 km N
from Tianshui
Jan 20, 2022 05:52
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 260 km S
from Tianshui
Sep 5, 2021 04:03
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 244 km SW
from Tianshui
Jul 16, 2021 15:59
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 288 km SSW
from Tianshui
Jun 23, 2021 05:11
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 273 km SSW
from Tianshui
May 22, 2021 02:04
(Shanghai)
M 7.3 686 km W
from Tianshui
May 5, 2021 09:51
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 300 km SSW
from Tianshui
Jan 14, 2021 17:22
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 230 km NW
from Tianshui
Dec 28, 2020 20:46
(Shanghai)
M 4.7 145 km SW
from Tianshui
Nov 23, 2020 22:50
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 273 km SSW
from Tianshui
Oct 31, 2020 14:38
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 275 km S
from Tianshui
Sep 14, 2020 00:24
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 279 km S
from Tianshui
Jul 12, 2020 15:03
(Shanghai)
M 4.7 280 km WSW
from Tianshui
Mar 6, 2020 11:34
(Shanghai)
M 4.4 243 km S
from Tianshui

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Tianshui Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
6 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.9
Dec 31, 2023 22:27

Average

A total of 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tianshui, Gansu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tianshui in 2017. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tianshui that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Tianshui with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tianshui in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tianshui 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Tianshui (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 60 90.91%
Mag. 5 5 7.58%
Mag. 6 1 1.52%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Tianshui

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.5
On Aug 8, 2017 21:19.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.9
On Dec 16, 1920 20:05.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tianshui occurred on Aug 8, 2017 21:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) south-west of Tianshui, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tianshui in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Dec 16, 1920 20:05, 198 kilometers (123 mi) south-west of Tianshui. It is the strongest earthquake near Tianshui 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 Tianshui, 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 Tianshui.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Tianshui.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 8, 2017 21:19
(Shanghai)
M 6.5 233 km SW
from Tianshui
Dec 18, 2023 23:59
(Shanghai)
M 5.9 296 km WNW
from Tianshui
Oct 28, 2019 01:56
(Shanghai)
M 5.3 285 km W
from Tianshui
Sep 30, 2017 14:14
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 264 km SSW
from Tianshui
Oct 31, 2017 21:52
(Shanghai)
M 5.0 227 km W
from Tianshui
Sep 12, 2018 19:06
(Shanghai)
M 5.0 207 km S
from Tianshui
Jul 17, 2017 06:56
(Shanghai)
M 4.9 249 km S
from Tianshui
Dec 31, 2023 22:27
(Shanghai)
M 4.9 253 km NNW
from Tianshui
Aug 9, 2017 08:29
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 232 km SW
from Tianshui
Nov 7, 2017 05:31
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 243 km SW
from Tianshui

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tianshui

Nearest earthquakes from Tianshui

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tianshui, Gansu. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Tianshui.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 10, 2015 03:37
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 18 km NW
from Tianshui
Dec 22, 2014 07:49
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 74 km SW
from Tianshui
Jan 18, 2016 00:29
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 91 km WSW
from Tianshui
May 7, 2016 22:02
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 100 km WNW
from Tianshui
Apr 23, 2016 19:19
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 137 km NNE
from Tianshui
Jul 19, 2015 21:52
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 142 km NW
from Tianshui
Dec 28, 2020 20:46
(Shanghai)
M 4.7 145 km SW
from Tianshui
Jul 13, 2022 12:06
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 167 km N
from Tianshui
Apr 15, 2015 15:08
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 182 km WNW
from Tianshui
Aug 9, 2017 09:22
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 191 km SW
from Tianshui

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Tianshui

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tianshui.

When was the last earthquake in Tianshui, Gansu?

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Tianshui on the evening of December 31, 2023 at 22:27 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 253km north-northwest of Tianshui at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tianshui, Gansu in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Tianshui, Gansu?

A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Tianshui on the evening of December 16, 1920 at 20:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 198km north of Tianshui at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tianshui since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Tianshui, Gansu?

In the past 10 years, 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tianshui. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 55 days.