Latest earthquakes near Tibet, China today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tibet.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 7, 2026 05:47
(Shanghai)
M 3.8 271 km SSE
from Lhasa
Jan 5, 2026 06:47
(Shanghai)
M 5.2 386 km SSE
from Lhasa
Jan 3, 2026 11:20
(Shanghai)
M 3.1 278 km SSE
from Rikaze
Jan 3, 2026 08:28
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 235 km SSW
from Rikaze
Jan 2, 2026 00:22
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 235 km S
from Rikaze
Dec 31, 2025 17:56
(Shanghai)
M 3.4 130 km WNW
from Lhasa
Dec 31, 2025 00:05
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 278 km SE
from Lhasa
Dec 27, 2025 08:55
(Shanghai)
M 3.8 117 km WNW
from Lhasa
Dec 25, 2025 14:34
(Shanghai)
M 3.7 202 km SW
from Rikaze
Dec 24, 2025 23:07
(Shanghai)
M 3.3 216 km S
from Rikaze
Dec 24, 2025 21:01
(Shanghai)
M 3.0 187 km S
from Rikaze
Dec 22, 2025 17:55
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 96 km NE
from Rikaze
Dec 21, 2025 22:59
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 152 km WSW
from Rikaze
Dec 21, 2025 19:49
(Shanghai)
M 2.5 226 km SSW
from Lhasa
Dec 20, 2025 16:40
(Shanghai)
M 2.9 222 km SW
from Rikaze
Dec 19, 2025 14:25
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 79 km NE
from Rikaze
Dec 18, 2025 18:32
(Shanghai)
M 3.7 165 km SW
from Rikaze
Dec 17, 2025 12:49
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 117 km ENE
from Lhasa
Dec 15, 2025 10:51
(Shanghai)
M 2.9 176 km SW
from Rikaze
Dec 13, 2025 12:01
(Shanghai)
M 3.0 194 km SW
from Rikaze
Dec 13, 2025 03:34
(Shanghai)
M 3.7 106 km NE
from Rikaze
Dec 11, 2025 19:59
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 360 km WNW
from Nagqu
Dec 10, 2025 04:35
(Shanghai)
M 3.3 161 km WSW
from Rikaze
Dec 9, 2025 09:11
(Shanghai)
M 3.4 169 km SW
from Rikaze
Dec 5, 2025 23:19
(Shanghai)
M 3.0 160 km SSW
from Rikaze

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tibet

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.

Tibet Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
73 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Jan 7, 2026 05:47

Average

A total of 733 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 73 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tibet roughly every 4 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tibet in 2025. A total of 209 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tibet that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Tibet with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Tibet (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 667 91.0%
Mag. 5 64 8.73%
Mag. 6 1 0.14%
Mag. 7 1 0.14%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Tibet

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Jan 7, 2025 09:05.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 16:43.

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 126 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Tibet.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 7, 2025 09:05
(Shanghai)
M 7.1 163 km WSW
from Rikaze
Nov 18, 2017 06:34
(Shanghai)
M 6.4 255 km SW
from Qamdo
Oct 17, 2016 15:14
(Shanghai)
M 5.9 293 km NW
from Qamdo
Dec 24, 2018 03:32
(Shanghai)
M 5.8 177 km NW
from Rikaze
Mar 19, 2021 14:11
(Shanghai)
M 5.7 95 km ENE
from Nagqu
Aug 14, 2022 16:20
(Shanghai)
M 5.7 200 km NNE
from Nagqu
Mar 20, 2020 09:33
(Shanghai)
M 5.7 170 km WSW
from Rikaze
Mar 7, 2024 18:06
(Shanghai)
M 5.6 246 km NNE
from Nagqu
May 12, 2025 05:11
(Shanghai)
M 5.5 126 km W
from Rikaze
Jul 19, 2019 17:22
(Shanghai)
M 5.5 273 km SE
from Lhasa

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 night of January 7, 2026 at 05:47 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 271km south-southeast of Lhasa at a depth of 10km 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, 733 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tibet. This averages to 73 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.