Latest earthquakes near Korla, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Korla, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Korla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Korla (also known as 库尔勒), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Korla Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Korla. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Korla and elsewhere.
Apr 2, 2026 01:39PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Ürümqi in China.
Korla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 301 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Korla, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Korla roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Korla in 2024. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Korla that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Korla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Korla 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 | 285 | 94.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 4.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Korla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Korla occurred on Dec 8, 2016 11:15 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) north of Korla, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Korla in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Dec 23, 1906 00:11, 267 kilometers (166 mi) north of Korla. It is the strongest earthquake near Korla 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 Korla, 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 Korla.
Nearest earthquakes from Korla
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Korla, 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 Korla.
When was the last earthquake in Korla, Xinjiang?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Korla on the night of April 10, 2026 at 04:25 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 143km northwest of Korla at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Korla, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Korla, Xinjiang?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Korla on the night of December 23, 1906 at 00:11 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 267km north-northwest of Korla at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Korla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Korla, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 301 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Korla. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
