Latest earthquakes near Lhasa, Tibet today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lhasa, Tibet, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lhasa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lhasa (also known as 拉萨), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Lhasa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lhasa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lhasa 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.
Lhasa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lhasa, Tibet in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lhasa in 2024. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lhasa that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lhasa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lhasa 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 | 70 | 95.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 4.11% |
| 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 Lhasa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lhasa occurred on Jul 19, 2019 17:22 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) south-east of Lhasa, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lhasa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 18, 1951 17:35, 157 kilometers (98 mi) south-east of Lhasa. It is the strongest earthquake near Lhasa 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 Lhasa, Tibet 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 Lhasa.
Nearest earthquakes from Lhasa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lhasa, Tibet. 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 Lhasa.
When was the last earthquake in Lhasa, Tibet?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lhasa on the evening of January 20, 2025 at 23:06 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 135km east-northeast of Lhasa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lhasa, Tibet in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lhasa, Tibet?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Lhasa on the afternoon of November 18, 1951 at 17:35 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 157km north of Lhasa at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lhasa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lhasa, Tibet?
In the past 10 years, 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lhasa. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 50 days.
