Latest earthquakes near Tibet, China today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tibet.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 15, 2026 13:56
(Shanghai)
M 2.7 206 km S
from Rikaze
May 14, 2026 00:36
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 234 km W
from Rikaze
May 13, 2026 15:33
(Shanghai)
M 2.5 255 km S
from Lhasa
May 13, 2026 06:42
(Shanghai)
M 3.3 170 km SW
from Rikaze
May 13, 2026 00:17
(Shanghai)
M 2.5 259 km S
from Rikaze
May 12, 2026 04:29
(Shanghai)
M 3.0 232 km SW
from Rikaze
May 11, 2026 21:26
(Shanghai)
M 2.7 253 km S
from Lhasa
May 11, 2026 21:15
(Shanghai)
M 2.9 289 km S
from Lhasa
May 8, 2026 05:07
(Shanghai)
M 3.2 247 km S
from Lhasa
May 8, 2026 02:52
(Shanghai)
M 3.6 122 km N
from Rikaze
May 6, 2026 23:17
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 271 km SW
from Qamdo
May 4, 2026 16:24
(Shanghai)
M 2.7 209 km SW
from Rikaze
May 4, 2026 16:01
(Shanghai)
M 3.0 267 km S
from Lhasa
May 3, 2026 14:27
(Shanghai)
M 2.7 183 km SW
from Rikaze
May 1, 2026 14:01
(Shanghai)
M 2.5 267 km S
from Lhasa
Apr 30, 2026 13:48
(Shanghai)
M 3.3 260 km S
from Lhasa
Apr 30, 2026 13:30
(Shanghai)
M 3.3 266 km S
from Lhasa
Apr 29, 2026 23:47
(Shanghai)
M 3.3 224 km S
from Rikaze
Apr 29, 2026 13:58
(Shanghai)
M 3.9 146 km SE
from Lhasa
Apr 28, 2026 20:02
(Shanghai)
M 2.7 165 km SW
from Rikaze
Apr 28, 2026 12:31
(Shanghai)
M 2.5 224 km S
from Rikaze
Apr 28, 2026 10:28
(Shanghai)
M 2.8 162 km W
from Rikaze
Apr 27, 2026 19:44
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 284 km E
from Qamdo
Apr 24, 2026 05:04
(Shanghai)
M 2.8 77 km NE
from Rikaze
Apr 22, 2026 18:37
(Shanghai)
M 3.2 242 km S
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:
74 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.7
May 15, 2026 13:56

Average

A total of 743 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 74 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. 4 681 91.66%
Mag. 5 60 8.08%
Mag. 6 1 0.13%
Mag. 7 1 0.13%
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.

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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 20, 2020 09:33
(Shanghai)
M 5.7 170 km WSW
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 7, 2024 18:06
(Shanghai)
M 5.6 246 km NNE
from Nagqu
Jul 19, 2019 17:22
(Shanghai)
M 5.5 273 km SE
from Lhasa
Oct 9, 2025 13:17
(Shanghai)
M 5.5 261 km E
from Qamdo

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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tibet on the afternoon of May 15, 2026 at 13:56 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 206km south of Rikaze at a depth of 5km 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, 743 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tibet. This averages to 74 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.