Latest earthquakes near Changji, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Changji, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Changji? If an earthquake is happening right now near Changji (also known as 延安北路), it will show up within minutes.
Changji Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Changji, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Changji in 2018. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Changji that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Changji in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Changji 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 | 101 | 92.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Changji
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Changji occurred on Dec 8, 2016 11:15 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 80 kilometers (50 mi) west-southwest of Changji, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Changji in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Dec 23, 1906 00:11, 190 kilometers (118 mi) west-southwest of Changji. It is the strongest earthquake near Changji 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 Changji, 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 Changji.
Nearest earthquakes from Changji
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Changji, 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 Changji.
When was the last earthquake in Changji, Xinjiang?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Changji on the evening of January 22, 2024 at 20:25 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 87km north-northwest of Changji at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Changji, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Changji, Xinjiang?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Changji on the night of December 23, 1906 at 00:11 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 190km west of Changji at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Changji since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Changji, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Changji. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
