Latest earthquakes near Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yinchuan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yinchuan (also known as 银川), it will show up within minutes.
Yinchuan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yinchuan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yinchuan 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 | 22 | 95.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.35% |
| 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 Yinchuan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yinchuan occurred on Apr 15, 2015 15:39 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 143 kilometers (89 mi) north of Yinchuan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yinchuan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Dec 16, 1920 20:05, 243 kilometers (151 mi) north of Yinchuan. It is the strongest earthquake near Yinchuan 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 Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 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 Yinchuan.
Nearest earthquakes from Yinchuan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. 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 Yinchuan.
When was the last earthquake in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Yinchuan on the evening of December 31, 2023 at 22:27 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 221km south-southwest of Yinchuan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Yinchuan on the evening of December 16, 1920 at 20:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 243km south-southwest of Yinchuan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yinchuan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region?
In the past 10 years, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yinchuan. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 159 days.
