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Recent Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Earthquake News
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Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 35 | 94.59% |
Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.41% |
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 Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region occurred on Apr 15, 2015 15:39 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 86 kilometers (53 mi) north of Shizuishan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Dec 16, 1920 20:05, 76 kilometers (47 mi) north of Guyuan. It is the strongest earthquake near Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 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 Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, 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 Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
Earthquakes by city in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
Use this regional Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Shitanjing, Yanghe, Lingwu, Ningdong, Wangyuan, Chongxing, Haojiaqiao, Wanghong, Jingui, Lijun, Changxin, Minning, Ligang, Dongta, Wutongshu, Hongguang Qidui and Linhe.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
When was the last earthquake in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on the night of April 26, 2024 at 01:26 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 284km east of Shizuishan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on the evening of December 16, 1920 at 20:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 76km west-northwest of Guyuan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China?
In the past 10 years, 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 99 days.