Latest earthquakes near Hotan, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hotan, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hotan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hotan (also known as 和田), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hotan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hotan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hotan and elsewhere.
Jan 23, 2024 12:09AM
DESTRUCTIVE M7.0 Earthquake hit 136km from Aksu in China on Tuesday Night.
Hotan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 188 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hotan, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hotan roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hotan in 2022. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hotan that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hotan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hotan 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 | 175 | 93.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 5.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.06% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hotan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hotan occurred on Jul 3, 2015 07:07 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 162 kilometers (101 mi) west-northwest of Hotan, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hotan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Mar 21, 2008 04:32, 226 kilometers (140 mi) west-northwest of Hotan. It is the strongest earthquake near Hotan 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 Hotan, 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 Hotan.
Nearest earthquakes from Hotan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hotan, 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 Hotan.
When was the last earthquake in Hotan, Xinjiang?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hotan on the morning of March 9, 2024 at 07:57 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 294km southwest of Hotan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hotan, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hotan, Xinjiang?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hotan on the night of March 21, 2008 at 04:32 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 226km south-east of Hotan at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hotan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hotan, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 188 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hotan. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
