Latest earthquakes near Huocheng, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Huocheng, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Huocheng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Huocheng (also known as 霍城县), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Huocheng Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Huocheng. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Huocheng and elsewhere.
Dec 4, 2025 01:44PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 154km from Aksu in China.
Huocheng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 428 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Huocheng, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Huocheng roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Huocheng in 2021. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Huocheng that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Huocheng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Huocheng 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 | 409 | 95.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 4.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Huocheng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Huocheng occurred on Aug 9, 2017 05:27 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 159 kilometers (99 mi) east of Huocheng, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Huocheng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Mar 10, 1944 04:12, 256 kilometers (159 mi) east of Huocheng. It is the strongest earthquake near Huocheng 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 Huocheng, 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 Huocheng.
Nearest earthquakes from Huocheng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Huocheng, 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 Huocheng.
When was the last earthquake in Huocheng, Xinjiang?
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Huocheng on the afternoon of December 4, 2025 at 13:44 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 391km south-southwest of Huocheng at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Huocheng, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Huocheng, Xinjiang?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Huocheng on the night of March 10, 1944 at 04:12 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 256km east-southeast of Huocheng at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Huocheng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Huocheng, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 428 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Huocheng. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
