Latest earthquakes near Kuqa, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kuqa, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kuqa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kuqa (also known as 库车县), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kuqa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kuqa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kuqa and elsewhere.
Dec 4, 2025 01:44PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon 154km from Aksu in China.
Kuqa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 471 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kuqa, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kuqa roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kuqa in 2024. A total of 90 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kuqa 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 Kuqa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kuqa 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 | 447 | 94.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 4.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kuqa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kuqa occurred on Aug 9, 2017 05:27 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) north of Kuqa, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kuqa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Feb 23, 1949 22:08, 111 kilometers (69 mi) north of Kuqa. It is the strongest earthquake near Kuqa 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 Kuqa, 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 Kuqa.
Nearest earthquakes from Kuqa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kuqa, 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 Kuqa.
When was the last earthquake in Kuqa, Xinjiang?
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuqa on the afternoon of December 4, 2025 at 13:44 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 382km west-southwest of Kuqa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kuqa, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kuqa, Xinjiang?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuqa on the evening of February 23, 1949 at 22:08 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 111km east-northeast of Kuqa at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kuqa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kuqa, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 471 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kuqa. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
