Latest earthquakes near Altay, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Altay, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Altay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Altay, it will show up within minutes.
Altay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Altay, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Altay in 2022. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Altay that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Altay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Altay 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 | 53 | 98.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Altay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Altay occurred on Apr 4, 2017 21:07 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) west-southwest of Altay, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Altay in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Aug 11, 1931 03:18, 172 kilometers (107 mi) west-southwest of Altay. It is the strongest earthquake near Altay 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 Altay, 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 Altay.
Nearest earthquakes from Altay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Altay, 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 Altay.
When was the last earthquake in Altay, Xinjiang?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Altay on the night of December 21, 2024 at 01:57 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 311km north-northeast of Altay at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Altay, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Altay, Xinjiang?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Altay on the night of August 11, 1931 at 03:18 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 172km south-east of Altay at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Altay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Altay, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Altay. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 68 days.
