Latest earthquakes near Zhangye, Gansu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zhangye, Gansu, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zhangye? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zhangye (also known as 张掖), it will show up within minutes.
Zhangye Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zhangye, Gansu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zhangye in 2022. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zhangye 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 Zhangye in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Zhangye 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 | 72.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 26.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zhangye
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zhangye occurred on Jan 8, 2022 01:45 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 143 kilometers (89 mi) south-southeast of Zhangye, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zhangye in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on May 23, 1927 06:32, 227 kilometers (141 mi) south-southeast of Zhangye. It is the strongest earthquake near Zhangye 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 Zhangye, 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 Zhangye.
Nearest earthquakes from Zhangye
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zhangye, 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 Zhangye.
When was the last earthquake in Zhangye, Gansu?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhangye on the afternoon of May 16, 2024 at 15:56 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west of Zhangye at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zhangye, Gansu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zhangye, Gansu?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zhangye on the morning of May 23, 1927 at 06:32 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 227km south-east of Zhangye at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zhangye since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zhangye, Gansu?
In the past 10 years, 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zhangye. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 48 days.
