Latest earthquakes near Aksu, Xinjiang today

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List of latest earthquakes near Aksu.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 11, 2024 21:53
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 224 km SW
from Aksu
Nov 30, 2024 15:32
(Urumqi)
M 4.4 252 km WSW
from Aksu
Nov 28, 2024 11:36
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 127 km N
from Aksu
Nov 28, 2024 02:31
(Urumqi)
M 4.5 228 km WSW
from Aksu
Nov 23, 2024 16:06
(Urumqi)
M 4.6 134 km NNE
from Aksu
Nov 23, 2024 11:45
(Urumqi)
M 4.7 202 km W
from Aksu
Nov 18, 2024 12:06
(Urumqi)
M 4.7 273 km ESE
from Aksu
Nov 8, 2024 07:38
(Urumqi)
M 4.0 259 km E
from Aksu
Nov 6, 2024 09:19
(Urumqi)
M 2.5 243 km NW
from Aksu
Nov 4, 2024 15:49
(Urumqi)
M 3.3 160 km WNW
from Aksu
Nov 4, 2024 05:31
(Urumqi)
M 4.1 140 km W
from Aksu
Nov 3, 2024 08:45
(Urumqi)
M 2.9 150 km W
from Aksu
Nov 2, 2024 11:50
(Urumqi)
M 4.6 83 km WNW
from Aksu
Nov 1, 2024 04:34
(Urumqi)
M 2.6 267 km NW
from Aksu
Oct 30, 2024 01:35
(Urumqi)
M 3.4 264 km NW
from Aksu
Oct 28, 2024 00:45
(Urumqi)
M 2.5 218 km W
from Aksu
Oct 26, 2024 14:35
(Urumqi)
M 5.1 312 km E
from Aksu
Oct 24, 2024 04:49
(Urumqi)
M 4.0 146 km W
from Aksu
Oct 22, 2024 10:39
(Urumqi)
M 2.9 164 km W
from Aksu
Oct 21, 2024 12:24
(Urumqi)
M 3.0 146 km W
from Aksu
Oct 19, 2024 15:58
(Urumqi)
M 2.7 149 km W
from Aksu
Oct 17, 2024 04:43
(Urumqi)
M 3.2 149 km W
from Aksu
Oct 17, 2024 04:23
(Urumqi)
M 5.2 148 km W
from Aksu
Oct 17, 2024 00:55
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 289 km E
from Aksu
Oct 15, 2024 00:50
(Urumqi)
M 4.4 203 km SW
from Aksu

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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.

Aksu Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
76 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Dec 11, 2024 21:53

Average

A total of 768 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 273 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aksu that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Aksu (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 726 94.53%
Mag. 5 41 5.34%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Jan 23, 2024 00:09.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.1
On Mar 25, 1978 03:05.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Aksu.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 23, 2024 00:09
(Urumqi)
M 7.0 136 km W
from Aksu
Jan 23, 2024 00:14
(Urumqi)
M 5.8 139 km W
from Aksu
Jan 30, 2023 05:49
(Urumqi)
M 5.7 219 km SE
from Aksu
Jan 30, 2024 04:27
(Urumqi)
M 5.7 137 km W
from Aksu
Dec 28, 2022 23:16
(Urumqi)
M 5.6 88 km NW
from Aksu
Jan 23, 2024 01:36
(Urumqi)
M 5.5 137 km W
from Aksu
Sep 16, 2017 16:11
(Urumqi)
M 5.4 292 km ENE
from Aksu
Apr 10, 2024 20:56
(Urumqi)
M 5.4 216 km ENE
from Aksu
Feb 25, 2024 10:15
(Urumqi)
M 5.4 155 km W
from Aksu
Jan 23, 2024 00:42
(Urumqi)
M 5.4 129 km W
from Aksu

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Aksu.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 27, 2022 09:53
(Urumqi)
M 4.5 15 km W
from Aksu
Feb 25, 2022 04:41
(Urumqi)
M 4.3 36 km N
from Aksu
Jan 29, 2022 20:00
(Urumqi)
M 4.1 40 km N
from Aksu
May 7, 2020 17:47
(Urumqi)
M 4.6 45 km ENE
from Aksu
May 4, 2020 11:36
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 54 km ENE
from Aksu
Sep 14, 2021 23:52
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 56 km ENE
from Aksu
Apr 10, 2015 16:40
(Urumqi)
M 4.0 61 km N
from Aksu
Feb 26, 2015 14:02
(Urumqi)
M 4.0 63 km WSW
from Aksu
Feb 23, 2015 19:37
(Urumqi)
M 4.3 66 km WSW
from Aksu
Dec 7, 2015 10:30
(Urumqi)
M 4.1 66 km W
from Aksu

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Aksu

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Aksu, Xinjiang?

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aksu on the evening of December 11, 2024 at 21:53 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 224km southwest of Aksu at a depth of 10km 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, 768 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.