Latest earthquakes near Lhasa, Tibet today

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List of latest earthquakes near Lhasa.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 11, 2024 05:13
(Shanghai)
M 2.8 223 km SE
from Lhasa
Oct 3, 2024 05:13
(Shanghai)
M 2.6 279 km S
from Lhasa
Oct 1, 2024 18:32
(Shanghai)
M 2.9 59 km ENE
from Lhasa
Sep 30, 2024 04:27
(Shanghai)
M 2.6 252 km SSW
from Lhasa
Sep 16, 2024 06:44
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 278 km SE
from Lhasa
Sep 1, 2024 18:08
(Shanghai)
M 3.3 258 km SSE
from Lhasa
Jul 6, 2024 15:11
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 294 km WNW
from Lhasa
Jul 6, 2024 10:04
(Shanghai)
M 3.2 296 km SSE
from Lhasa
Jun 10, 2024 13:29
(Shanghai)
M 2.6 256 km SSE
from Lhasa
Jun 2, 2024 13:42
(Shanghai)
M 3.5 205 km WSW
from Lhasa
May 27, 2024 16:12
(Shanghai)
M 3.3 272 km SE
from Lhasa
May 10, 2024 19:21
(Shanghai)
M 2.5 254 km SSE
from Lhasa
Apr 29, 2024 21:55
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 223 km SE
from Lhasa
Apr 20, 2024 21:21
(Shanghai)
M 3.0 295 km SSE
from Lhasa
Apr 20, 2024 18:06
(Shanghai)
M 2.5 255 km S
from Lhasa
Apr 19, 2024 18:31
(Shanghai)
M 2.9 61 km E
from Lhasa
Apr 19, 2024 01:26
(Shanghai)
M 2.8 274 km SSE
from Lhasa
Apr 12, 2024 10:49
(Shanghai)
M 2.6 206 km S
from Lhasa
Apr 5, 2024 12:46
(Shanghai)
M 2.5 300 km SE
from Lhasa
Mar 21, 2024 07:46
(Shanghai)
M 2.9 293 km SE
from Lhasa
Mar 21, 2024 07:43
(Shanghai)
M 3.2 296 km SE
from Lhasa
Mar 21, 2024 06:10
(Shanghai)
M 3.4 296 km SE
from Lhasa
Mar 21, 2024 04:24
(Shanghai)
M 2.5 297 km SE
from Lhasa
Mar 11, 2024 10:34
(Shanghai)
M 3.1 202 km WSW
from Lhasa
Mar 11, 2024 03:28
(Shanghai)
M 2.8 248 km SSE
from Lhasa

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Lhasa Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
5 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
Oct 11, 2024 05:13

Average

A total of 54 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 5 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lhasa in 2020. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lhasa that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Lhasa (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 51 94.44%
Mag. 5 3 5.56%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Jul 19, 2019 17:22.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Nov 18, 1951 17:35.

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 124 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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List of strongest earthquakes near Lhasa.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 19, 2019 17:22
(Shanghai)
M 5.5 273 km SE
from Lhasa
Jan 18, 2022 06:59
(Shanghai)
M 5.1 298 km E
from Lhasa
Mar 27, 2021 03:02
(Shanghai)
M 5.0 272 km SE
from Lhasa
Jul 20, 2019 06:54
(Shanghai)
M 4.9 270 km SE
from Lhasa
Jul 16, 2019 01:41
(Shanghai)
M 4.9 235 km N
from Lhasa
May 26, 2022 15:48
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 294 km NNE
from Lhasa
May 26, 2020 03:42
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 217 km NE
from Lhasa
Dec 1, 2018 23:07
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 235 km SE
from Lhasa
Mar 2, 2020 04:37
(Shanghai)
M 4.8 173 km S
from Lhasa
Mar 21, 2016 00:54
(Shanghai)
M 4.7 205 km E
from Lhasa

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Lhasa.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 25, 2023 03:32
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 20 km NE
from Lhasa
Jul 31, 2018 05:23
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 78 km WSW
from Lhasa
May 31, 2016 01:40
(Shanghai)
M 4.0 104 km ENE
from Lhasa
May 29, 2023 02:51
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 115 km SSE
from Lhasa
Jan 16, 2024 16:45
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 114 km ENE
from Lhasa
Jan 30, 2020 05:45
(Shanghai)
M 4.5 119 km SE
from Lhasa
Nov 25, 2015 13:02
(Shanghai)
M 4.7 119 km W
from Lhasa
Jan 3, 2020 09:56
(Shanghai)
M 4.2 124 km SE
from Lhasa
Jan 16, 2024 16:45
(Shanghai)
M 4.1 131 km E
from Lhasa
Jun 9, 2020 15:59
(Shanghai)
M 4.3 134 km SSE
from Lhasa

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Lhasa

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lhasa.

When was the last earthquake in Lhasa, Tibet?

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lhasa on the night of October 11, 2024 at 05:13 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 223km south-east 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, 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lhasa. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 68 days.