Latest earthquakes near Tibet, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tibet, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tibet? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tibet, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tibet Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tibet. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tibet and elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2025 08:58PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck 162km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 13, 2025 08:57PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 161km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 09:13AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning 176km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 09:05AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 163km from Rikaze in China.
Tibet Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 663 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tibet, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 66 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tibet roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tibet in 2020. A total of 92 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tibet that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tibet in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tibet 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 | 604 | 91.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 57 | 8.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tibet
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tibet occurred on Jan 7, 2025 09:05 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 163 kilometers (101 mi) west-southwest of Rikaze, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tibet in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 16:43, 291 kilometers (181 mi) west-southwest of Rikaze. It is the strongest earthquake near Tibet in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tibet, 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 Tibet.
Earthquakes by city in Tibet
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tibet, China.
Use this regional Tibet earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dêqên.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tibet.
When was the last earthquake in Tibet, China?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tibet on the morning of January 21, 2025 at 08:24 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 179km southwest of Rikaze at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tibet, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tibet, China?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tibet on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 16:43 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 291km southwest of Rikaze at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tibet since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tibet, China?
In the past 10 years, 663 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tibet. This averages to 66 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
