Latest earthquakes near Aksu, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aksu, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aksu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aksu (also known as 阿克苏), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Aksu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Aksu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Aksu and elsewhere.
Jan 23, 2024 12:09AM
DESTRUCTIVE M7.0 Earthquake hit 136km from Aksu in China on Tuesday Night.
Aksu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 767 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aksu, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 76 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aksu roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aksu in 2024. A total of 274 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aksu that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aksu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Aksu 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 | 726 | 94.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 5.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aksu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aksu 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 Aksu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Mar 25, 1978 03:05, 230 kilometers (143 mi) west of Aksu. It is the strongest earthquake near Aksu 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 Aksu, Xinjiang 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 Aksu.
Nearest earthquakes from Aksu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aksu, Xinjiang. 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 Aksu.
When was the last earthquake in Aksu, Xinjiang?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Aksu on the evening of December 18, 2024 at 20:46 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 139km north-northwest of Aksu at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aksu, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aksu, Xinjiang?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Aksu on the night of March 25, 1978 at 03:05 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 230km northwest of Aksu at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aksu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aksu, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 767 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aksu. This averages to 77 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
