Latest earthquakes near Xining, Qinghai today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xining, Qinghai, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xining? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xining (also known as 西宁), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Dec 18, 2023 11:59PM
On Monday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M5.9 Earthquake struck near Linxia Chengguanzhen in China.
Xining Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 79 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 65 | 82.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 16.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xining
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.
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.
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, 79 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 46 days.
