Latest earthquakes near Tianshui, Gansu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tianshui, Gansu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tianshui? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tianshui (also known as 天水), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tianshui Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tianshui. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tianshui and elsewhere.
Dec 18, 2023 11:59PM
On Monday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M5.9 Earthquake struck near Linxia Chengguanzhen in China.
Tianshui Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 68 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 62 | 91.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 7.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tianshui
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.
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.
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, 68 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 54 days.
