Latest earthquakes near Xianyang, Shaanxi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xianyang, Shaanxi, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xianyang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xianyang (also known as 咸阳), it will show up within minutes.
Xianyang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xianyang, Shaanxi in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Xianyang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Xianyang 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 Xianyang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xianyang occurred on Mar 12, 2016 11:14 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) east-northeast of Xianyang, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xianyang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Aug 1, 1936 14:24, 275 kilometers (171 mi) east-northeast of Xianyang. It is the strongest earthquake near Xianyang 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 Xianyang, 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 Xianyang.
Nearest earthquakes from Xianyang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xianyang, 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 Xianyang.
When was the last earthquake in Xianyang, Shaanxi?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Xianyang on the evening of August 8, 2017 at 21:19 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 466km west-southwest of Xianyang at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xianyang, Shaanxi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xianyang, Shaanxi?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Xianyang on the afternoon of August 1, 1936 at 14:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 275km west of Xianyang at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xianyang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xianyang, Shaanxi?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xianyang. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
