Latest earthquakes near Karamay, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Karamay, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Karamay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Karamay (also known as 克拉玛依市), it will show up within minutes.
Karamay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 144 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karamay, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Karamay roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Karamay in 2018. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Karamay that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Karamay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Karamay 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 | 131 | 90.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.64% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Karamay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karamay occurred on Aug 9, 2017 05:27 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) south-west of Karamay, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Karamay in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Dec 23, 1906 00:11, 178 kilometers (111 mi) south-west of Karamay. It is the strongest earthquake near Karamay 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 Karamay, 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 Karamay.
Nearest earthquakes from Karamay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Karamay, 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 Karamay.
When was the last earthquake in Karamay, Xinjiang?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Karamay on the afternoon of October 28, 2024 at 13:53 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 254km south-southwest of Karamay at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Karamay, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karamay, Xinjiang?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Karamay on the night of December 23, 1906 at 00:11 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 178km south of Karamay at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Karamay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karamay, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 144 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karamay. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
