Latest earthquakes near Xinjiang, China today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xinjiang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xinjiang (also known as 新疆), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Xinjiang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Xinjiang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Xinjiang and elsewhere.
May 29, 2026 12:55PM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit 184km from Ürümqi in China on Friday Afternoon.
May 3, 2026 04:00PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon 186km from Ürümqi in China.
Xinjiang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2184 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xinjiang, China in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 218 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Xinjiang roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Xinjiang in 2024. A total of 390 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xinjiang that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Xinjiang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Xinjiang 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 | 2066 | 94.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 110 | 5.04% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xinjiang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xinjiang occurred on Jan 23, 2024 00:09 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 136 kilometers (85 mi) west of Aksu, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xinjiang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Dec 23, 1906 00:11, 95 kilometers (59 mi) west of Shihezi. It is the strongest earthquake near Xinjiang 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 Xinjiang, 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 Xinjiang.
Earthquakes by city in Xinjiang
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Xinjiang, China.
- Aksu (阿克苏)
- Altay
- Aral (阿拉尔)
- Bole (博乐)
- Changji (延安北路)
- Dure (杜热)
- Hami (哈密地区)
- Hotan (和田)
- Huocheng (霍城县)
- Karamay (克拉玛依市)
- Kashgar (喀什)
- Korla (库尔勒)
- Kuqa (库车县)
- Mugala (于田县)
- Qiemo (且末)
- Shache
- Shihezi (石河子)
- Tacheng (塔城)
- Tumxuk
- Turpan (吐鲁番)
- Xinyuan (新源县)
- Yili (伊梨)
- Ürümqi (乌鲁木齐)
Use this regional Xinjiang earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Baijiantan, Wusu, Dushanzi, Qaraqash, Sandaohezi, Emin, Bageqi, Zhawa, Zepu, Yuqunweng, Han’airike, Kuiya, Ka'ersai, Baishikante, Jelilyüzi, Elixku, Dadamtu, Puqiakeqi, Huangdi, Tage'erqi and Yawa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Xinjiang.
When was the last earthquake in Xinjiang, China?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Xinjiang on the night of May 31, 2026 at 03:16 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 225km southwest of Kashgar at a depth of 132km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xinjiang, China in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xinjiang, China?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Xinjiang on the night of December 23, 1906 at 00:11 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 95km west-southwest of Shihezi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xinjiang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xinjiang, China?
In the past 10 years, 2184 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xinjiang. This averages to 218 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
