Latest earthquakes near Wuwei, Gansu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wuwei, Gansu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wuwei? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wuwei (also known as 武威), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Wuwei Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Wuwei. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Wuwei and elsewhere.
Dec 18, 2023 11:59PM
On Monday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M5.9 Earthquake struck near Linxia Chengguanzhen in China.
Wuwei Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wuwei, 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 Wuwei in 2022. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Wuwei 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 Wuwei in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Wuwei 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 | 55 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 15.15% |
| 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 Wuwei
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wuwei occurred on Jan 8, 2022 01:45 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) west of Wuwei, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wuwei in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on May 23, 1927 06:32, 31 kilometers (19 mi) west of Wuwei. It is the strongest earthquake near Wuwei 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 Wuwei, 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 Wuwei.
Nearest earthquakes from Wuwei
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wuwei, 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 Wuwei.
When was the last earthquake in Wuwei, Gansu?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Wuwei on the night of April 15, 2024 at 02:16 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 133km west of Wuwei at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wuwei, Gansu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wuwei, Gansu?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Wuwei on the morning of May 23, 1927 at 06:32 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 31km south-southwest of Wuwei at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wuwei since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wuwei, Gansu?
In the past 10 years, 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wuwei. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 55 days.
