Latest earthquakes near Qamdo, Tibet today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qamdo, Tibet, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qamdo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qamdo (also known as Chamdo), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Qamdo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Qamdo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Qamdo and elsewhere.
Oct 9, 2025 01:17PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck 220km from Kangding in China.
Qamdo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qamdo, Tibet in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Qamdo roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Qamdo in 2020. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Qamdo that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Qamdo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Qamdo 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 | 194 | 88.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 10.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Qamdo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qamdo occurred on Nov 18, 2017 06:34 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) south-west of Qamdo, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qamdo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 14, 2010 07:49, 234 kilometers (145 mi) south-west of Qamdo. It is the strongest earthquake near Qamdo 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 Qamdo, 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 Qamdo.
Nearest earthquakes from Qamdo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Qamdo, 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 Qamdo.
When was the last earthquake in Qamdo, Tibet?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Qamdo on the afternoon of November 28, 2025 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 251km southwest of Qamdo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qamdo, Tibet in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qamdo, Tibet?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Qamdo on the morning of April 14, 2010 at 07:49 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 234km north-northwest of Qamdo at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qamdo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qamdo, Tibet?
In the past 10 years, 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qamdo. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
