Latest earthquakes near Rikaze, Tibet today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rikaze, Tibet, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rikaze? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rikaze (also known as Xigazê), it will show up within minutes.
Rikaze Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 389 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rikaze, Tibet in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Rikaze roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rikaze in 2025. A total of 179 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rikaze that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rikaze in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Rikaze 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 | 360 | 92.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 7.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Rikaze
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rikaze 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 Rikaze 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 Rikaze 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 Rikaze, 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 Rikaze.
Nearest earthquakes from Rikaze
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rikaze, 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 Rikaze.
When was the last earthquake in Rikaze, Tibet?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Rikaze on the night of April 7, 2026 at 01:42 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south of Rikaze at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rikaze, Tibet in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rikaze, Tibet?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rikaze 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 Rikaze since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rikaze, Tibet?
In the past 10 years, 389 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rikaze. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
