Latest earthquakes near Xining, Qinghai today

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List of latest earthquakes near Xining.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 15, 2024 02:16
(Shanghai)
M 4.9 138 km NNW
from Xining
Dec 31, 2023 22:27
(Shanghai)
M 4.9 288 km E
from Xining
Dec 21, 2023 04:02
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 133 km SE
from Xining
Dec 19, 2023 00:59
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 138 km SE
from Xining
Dec 19, 2023 00:56
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 139 km SE
from Xining
Dec 19, 2023 00:43
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 143 km SE
from Xining
Dec 19, 2023 00:36
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 136 km SE
from Xining
Dec 19, 2023 00:24
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 137 km SE
from Xining
Dec 18, 2023 23:59
(Shanghai)
M 5.9 136 km SE
from Xining
Mar 15, 2023 11:38
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 138 km NNW
from Xining
Feb 26, 2023 17:30
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 123 km NNW
from Xining
Jan 5, 2023 12:27
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 152 km NNW
from Xining
Dec 27, 2022 11:30
(Shanghai)
M 4.6 154 km NNW
from Xining
Dec 22, 2022 10:47
(Shanghai)
M 4.9 271 km WSW
from Xining
Dec 10, 2022 21:47
(Shanghai)
M 4.9 143 km NNW
from Xining
Sep 12, 2022 21:20
(Shanghai)
M 4.7 134 km NNW
from Xining
Sep 10, 2022 10:01
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 139 km NNW
from Xining
Aug 31, 2022 13:58
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 126 km NE
from Xining
Aug 8, 2022 05:00
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 149 km NNW
from Xining
Apr 23, 2022 22:07
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 133 km NNW
from Xining
Mar 15, 2022 21:11
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 146 km NNW
from Xining
Mar 10, 2022 02:40
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 133 km NNW
from Xining
Mar 7, 2022 22:35
(Shanghai)
M 4.7 126 km NNW
from Xining
Feb 3, 2022 02:26
(Shanghai)
M 4.1 141 km NNW
from Xining
Jan 27, 2022 03:15
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 149 km NNW
from Xining

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Recent Xining Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Xining. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Xining and elsewhere.

Xining Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
7 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.9
Apr 15, 2024 02:16

Average

A total of 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xining, 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 Xining in 2022. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xining that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Xining with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Xining in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Xining 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Xining (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 62 81.58%
Mag. 5 13 17.11%
Mag. 6 1 1.32%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Xining

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Jan 8, 2022 01:45.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On May 23, 1927 06:32.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xining 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 Xining in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on May 23, 1927 06:32, 133 kilometers (83 mi) north-northwest of Xining. It is the strongest earthquake near Xining 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 Xining, 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 Xining.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Xining.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 8, 2022 01:45
(Shanghai)
M 6.6 140 km NNW
from Xining
Jan 21, 2016 01:13
(Shanghai)
M 5.9 117 km N
from Xining
Dec 18, 2023 23:59
(Shanghai)
M 5.9 136 km SE
from Xining
Oct 28, 2019 01:56
(Shanghai)
M 5.3 191 km SSE
from Xining
Jan 8, 2022 01:55
(Shanghai)
M 5.2 142 km NNW
from Xining
Aug 13, 2016 16:29
(Shanghai)
M 5.2 122 km N
from Xining
Jan 8, 2022 02:09
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 139 km NNW
from Xining
Nov 23, 2015 05:02
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 197 km NW
from Xining
Jan 12, 2022 18:20
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 122 km NNW
from Xining
Sep 16, 2019 20:48
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 254 km NNW
from Xining

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Nearest earthquakes from Xining

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xining, Qinghai. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Xining.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 15, 2017 18:21
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 98 km ESE
from Xining
Aug 22, 2019 01:20
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 105 km NNE
from Xining
Jul 10, 2016 01:35
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 112 km N
from Xining
Jan 21, 2016 01:18
(Shanghai)
M 5.0 114 km N
from Xining
Jan 21, 2016 01:13
(Shanghai)
M 5.9 117 km N
from Xining
Jan 12, 2022 18:20
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 122 km NNW
from Xining
Aug 13, 2016 16:29
(Shanghai)
M 5.2 122 km N
from Xining
Feb 26, 2023 17:30
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 123 km NNW
from Xining
Mar 7, 2022 22:35
(Shanghai)
M 4.7 126 km NNW
from Xining
Aug 31, 2022 13:58
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 126 km NE
from Xining

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Xining

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Xining.

When was the last earthquake in Xining, Qinghai?

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Xining 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 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xining, Qinghai in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Xining, Qinghai?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Xining on the morning of May 23, 1927 at 06:32 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 133km north-northeast of Xining at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xining since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Xining, Qinghai?

In the past 10 years, 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xining. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 48 days.