Latest earthquakes near Inner Mongolia, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Inner Mongolia, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Inner Mongolia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Inner Mongolia (also known as 内蒙古自治区), it will show up within minutes.
Inner Mongolia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Inner Mongolia, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Inner Mongolia in 2014. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Inner Mongolia that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Inner Mongolia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Inner Mongolia 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 | 85 | 96.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Inner Mongolia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Inner Mongolia occurred on Apr 15, 2015 15:39 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 36 kilometers (22 mi) west-northwest of Wuhai, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Inner Mongolia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1976 18:45, 293 kilometers (182 mi) west-northwest of Chifeng. It is the strongest earthquake near Inner Mongolia 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 Inner Mongolia, China 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 Inner Mongolia.
Earthquakes by city in Inner Mongolia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Inner Mongolia, China.
- Baotou (包头市)
- Bayan Nur
- Chifeng (赤峰)
- Dalain Hob (Dalaihubu Zhen)
- Erenhot
- Genhe
- Hailar
- Hohhot (呼和浩特)
- Jalai Nur (Zhalai Nuo’er)
- Jiagedaqi
- Jining
- Ordos (鄂尔多斯市)
- Tongliao
- Ulanhot
- Wuda
- Wuhai
- Xilin Hot
- Yakeshi
- Zhalantun (兴华)
Use this regional Inner Mongolia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dongsheng, Bayan Hot, Beichengqu, Shiguai, Pingzhuang, Salaqi, Oroqen Zizhiqi, Mujiayingzi, Manzhouli and Ehen Hudag.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Inner Mongolia.
When was the last earthquake in Inner Mongolia, China?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Inner Mongolia on the night of April 26, 2024 at 01:26 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 35km south-southwest of Ordos at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Inner Mongolia, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Inner Mongolia, China?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Inner Mongolia on the evening of July 28, 1976 at 18:45 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south of Chifeng at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Inner Mongolia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Inner Mongolia, China?
In the past 10 years, 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Inner Mongolia. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
