Latest earthquakes near Kashgar, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kashgar, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kashgar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kashgar (also known as 喀什), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kashgar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kashgar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kashgar and elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2026 01:17AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit 274km from Kashgar in China on Wednesday Night.
Dec 4, 2025 01:44PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 155km from Aksu in China.
Kashgar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1071 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kashgar, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 107 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kashgar roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kashgar in 2016. A total of 220 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kashgar that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kashgar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kashgar 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 | 1017 | 94.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 4.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kashgar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kashgar occurred on Feb 23, 2023 06:37 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) south-west of Kashgar, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kashgar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Aug 11, 1974 07:13, 185 kilometers (115 mi) south-west of Kashgar. It is the strongest earthquake near Kashgar in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kashgar, 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 Kashgar.
Nearest earthquakes from Kashgar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kashgar, 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 Kashgar.
When was the last earthquake in Kashgar, Xinjiang?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kashgar on the night of January 7, 2026 at 01:17 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south-southwest of Kashgar at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kashgar, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kashgar, Xinjiang?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kashgar on the morning of August 11, 1974 at 07:13 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 185km west of Kashgar at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kashgar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kashgar, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 1071 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kashgar. This averages to 107 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
