Latest earthquakes near Aral, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aral, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aral? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aral (also known as 阿拉尔), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Aral Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Aral. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Aral and elsewhere.
Dec 4, 2025 01:44PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 154km from Aksu in China.
Aral Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 730 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aral, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 73 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aral roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aral in 2024. A total of 306 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aral that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aral in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Aral 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 | 690 | 94.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 39 | 5.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aral
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aral occurred on Jan 23, 2024 00:09 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) west-northwest of Aral, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aral in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Feb 23, 1949 22:08, 292 kilometers (181 mi) west-northwest of Aral. It is the strongest earthquake near Aral in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aral, 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 Aral.
Nearest earthquakes from Aral
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aral, 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 Aral.
When was the last earthquake in Aral, Xinjiang?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Aral on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 21:25 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 224km west-northwest of Aral at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aral, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aral, Xinjiang?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Aral on the evening of February 23, 1949 at 22:08 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 292km east-northeast of Aral at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aral since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aral, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 730 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aral. This averages to 73 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
