Latest earthquakes near Xi’an, Shaanxi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xi’an, Shaanxi, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xi’an? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xi’an (also known as 西安), it will show up within minutes.
Xi’an Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xi’an, Shaanxi in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Xi’an in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Xi’an 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 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xi’an
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xi’an occurred on Mar 12, 2016 11:14 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 222 kilometers (138 mi) east-northeast of Xi’an, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xi’an in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Aug 1, 1936 14:24, 295 kilometers (183 mi) east-northeast of Xi’an. It is the strongest earthquake near Xi’an 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 Xi’an, Shaanxi 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 Xi’an.
Nearest earthquakes from Xi’an
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xi’an, Shaanxi. 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 Xi’an.
When was the last earthquake in Xi’an, Shaanxi?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Xi’an on the night of September 13, 2022 at 00:38 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 291km east-northeast of Xi’an at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xi’an, Shaanxi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xi’an, Shaanxi?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Xi’an on the afternoon of August 1, 1936 at 14:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 295km west of Xi’an at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xi’an since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xi’an, Shaanxi?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xi’an. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
