Latest earthquakes near Nianbo, Qinghai today
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Recent Nianbo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nianbo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nianbo and elsewhere.
Jul 28, 2026 04:04PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit 240km from Xining in China on Tuesday Afternoon.
Jul 28, 2026 11:34AM
On Tuesday Morning a Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck 239km from Xining in China.
Jul 28, 2026 11:16AM
On Tuesday Morning an Unusually powerful M5.7 FORESHOCK struck 245km from Xining in China.
Nianbo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nianbo, Qinghai 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 Nianbo in 2022. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nianbo 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 Nianbo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nianbo 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 | 67 | 82.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 16.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nianbo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nianbo occurred on Jan 8, 2022 01:45 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) north-west of Nianbo, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nianbo 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-west of Nianbo. It is the strongest earthquake near Nianbo in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nianbo, Qinghai 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 Nianbo.
Nearest earthquakes from Nianbo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nianbo, Qinghai. 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 Nianbo.
When was the last earthquake in Nianbo, Qinghai?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nianbo on the morning of August 13, 2026 at 08:47 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 112km south-east of Nianbo at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nianbo, Qinghai in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nianbo, Qinghai?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Nianbo 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 Nianbo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nianbo, Qinghai?
In the past 10 years, 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nianbo. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 45 days.
