Latest earthquakes near Qiaotou, Qinghai today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qiaotou, Qinghai, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qiaotou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qiaotou (also known as 大通回族土族自治县), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Qiaotou Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Qiaotou. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Qiaotou 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.
Qiaotou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 77 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qiaotou, Qinghai in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Qiaotou in 2022. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Qiaotou 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 Qiaotou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Qiaotou 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 | 64 | 83.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 15.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Qiaotou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qiaotou occurred on Jan 8, 2022 01:45 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 105 kilometers (65 mi) north-northwest of Qiaotou, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qiaotou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on May 23, 1927 06:32, 109 kilometers (68 mi) north-northwest of Qiaotou. It is the strongest earthquake near Qiaotou 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 Qiaotou, 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 Qiaotou.
Nearest earthquakes from Qiaotou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Qiaotou, 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 Qiaotou.
When was the last earthquake in Qiaotou, Qinghai?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Qiaotou on the morning of August 13, 2026 at 08:47 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 194km south-east of Qiaotou at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qiaotou, Qinghai in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qiaotou, Qinghai?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Qiaotou on the morning of May 23, 1927 at 06:32 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 109km north-east of Qiaotou at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qiaotou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qiaotou, Qinghai?
In the past 10 years, 77 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qiaotou. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 47 days.
