Latest earthquakes near Qinghai, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qinghai, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qinghai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qinghai (also known as 青海省), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Qinghai Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Qinghai. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Qinghai and elsewhere.
Dec 18, 2023 11:59PM
On Monday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M5.9 Earthquake struck near Linxia Chengguanzhen in China.
Qinghai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qinghai, 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 Qinghai in 2022. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Qinghai that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Qinghai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Qinghai 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 | 72 | 83.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 15.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Qinghai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qinghai occurred on Jan 8, 2022 01:45 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 140 kilometers (87 mi) north-northwest of Xining, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qinghai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Dec 16, 1920 20:05, 281 kilometers (175 mi) north-northwest of Nianbo. It is the strongest earthquake near Qinghai 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 Qinghai, 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 Qinghai.
Earthquakes by city in Qinghai
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Qinghai, China.
Use this regional Qinghai earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lushar, Duoba, Haomen, Qingshizui, Qilian, Quankou and Dongchuan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Qinghai.
When was the last earthquake in Qinghai, China?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Qinghai on the night of April 15, 2024 at 02:16 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 138km north-northwest of Xining at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qinghai, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qinghai, China?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Qinghai on the evening of December 16, 1920 at 20:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 281km east of Nianbo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qinghai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qinghai, China?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qinghai. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
