Latest earthquakes near Shaanxi, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shaanxi, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shaanxi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shaanxi (also known as 陕西), it will show up within minutes.
Shaanxi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shaanxi, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shaanxi in 2014. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shaanxi that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shaanxi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Shaanxi 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 | 93 | 93.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 6.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shaanxi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shaanxi occurred on Aug 8, 2017 21:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) west of Hanzhong, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shaanxi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Dec 16, 1920 20:05, 269 kilometers (167 mi) west of Baoji. It is the strongest earthquake near Shaanxi 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 Shaanxi, 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 Shaanxi.
Earthquakes by city in Shaanxi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Shaanxi, China.
- Ankang (安康)
- Baoji
- Chenggu
- Hanzhong
- Huayin
- Shangluo
- Tongchuan (铜川)
- Tongchuanshi (铜川市)
- Wayaobu
- Weinan (渭南)
- Xianyang (咸阳)
- Xi’an (西安)
- Yan’an (延安)
- Yintai
Use this regional Shaanxi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Xixiang, Yulinshi, Guozhen, Mianyang, Lintong, Xunyang, Lüeyang Chengguanzhen, Hanyin Chengguanzhen, Yangzhou, Yanliang, Yuxia, Hancheng, Shiquan, Hanyuan, Pingli, Ziyang Chengguanzhen and Langao Chengguanzhen.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shaanxi.
When was the last earthquake in Shaanxi, China?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Shaanxi on the night of April 26, 2024 at 01:26 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 242km north of Wayaobu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shaanxi, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shaanxi, China?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Shaanxi on the evening of December 16, 1920 at 20:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 269km northwest of Baoji at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shaanxi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shaanxi, China?
In the past 10 years, 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shaanxi. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
