Latest earthquakes near Baotou, Inner Mongolia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baotou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baotou (also known as 包头市), it will show up within minutes.
Baotou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baotou, Inner Mongolia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Baotou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Baotou 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 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Baotou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baotou occurred on Dec 12, 2022 01:51 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 107 kilometers (66 mi) east of Baotou, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baotou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jan 21, 1934 01:56, 122 kilometers (76 mi) east of Baotou. It is the strongest earthquake near Baotou 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 Baotou, Inner Mongolia 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 Baotou.
Nearest earthquakes from Baotou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Baotou, Inner Mongolia. 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 Baotou.
When was the last earthquake in Baotou, Inner Mongolia?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Baotou on the night of April 26, 2024 at 01:26 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 160km south of Baotou at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baotou, Inner Mongolia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baotou, Inner Mongolia?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Baotou on the night of January 21, 1934 at 01:56 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 122km west-northwest of Baotou at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baotou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baotou, Inner Mongolia?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baotou. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
