Latest earthquakes near Ordos, Inner Mongolia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ordos? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ordos (also known as 鄂尔多斯市), it will show up within minutes.
Ordos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ordos, 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 Ordos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ordos 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 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.88% |
| 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 Ordos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ordos occurred on Apr 15, 2015 15:39 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) west of Ordos, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ordos in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jan 21, 1934 01:56, 202 kilometers (126 mi) west of Ordos. It is the strongest earthquake near Ordos 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 Ordos, 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 Ordos.
Nearest earthquakes from Ordos
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ordos, 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 Ordos.
When was the last earthquake in Ordos, Inner Mongolia?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ordos on the night of April 26, 2024 at 01:26 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 44km south-southwest of Ordos at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ordos, Inner Mongolia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ordos, Inner Mongolia?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ordos on the night of January 21, 1934 at 01:56 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 202km north-northwest of Ordos at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ordos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ordos, Inner Mongolia?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ordos. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
