Latest earthquakes near Xichang, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xichang, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xichang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xichang (also known as 西昌), it will show up within minutes.
Xichang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 361 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xichang, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Xichang roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Xichang in 2019. A total of 66 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xichang that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Xichang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Xichang 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 | 335 | 92.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 6.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xichang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xichang occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 198 kilometers (123 mi) north of Xichang, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xichang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 14, 1955 09:29, 234 kilometers (145 mi) north of Xichang. It is the strongest earthquake near Xichang 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 Xichang, Sichuan 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 Xichang.
Nearest earthquakes from Xichang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xichang, Sichuan. 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 Xichang.
When was the last earthquake in Xichang, Sichuan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Xichang on the morning of April 19, 2024 at 07:55 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 53km north of Xichang at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xichang, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xichang, Sichuan?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Xichang on the morning of April 14, 1955 at 09:29 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 234km north-northwest of Xichang at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xichang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xichang, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 361 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xichang. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
