Latest earthquakes near Kuqa, Xinjiang today

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List of latest earthquakes near Kuqa.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 18, 2024 20:46
(Urumqi)
M 4.6 282 km WNW
from Kuqa
Dec 13, 2024 05:22
(Urumqi)
M 4.3 122 km SE
from Kuqa
Nov 28, 2024 11:36
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 213 km WNW
from Kuqa
Nov 23, 2024 16:06
(Urumqi)
M 4.3 213 km WNW
from Kuqa
Nov 18, 2024 12:06
(Urumqi)
M 4.7 155 km SSE
from Kuqa
Nov 8, 2024 07:38
(Urumqi)
M 4.0 40 km ESE
from Kuqa
Nov 2, 2024 11:50
(Urumqi)
M 4.6 296 km W
from Kuqa
Oct 28, 2024 13:53
(Urumqi)
M 4.5 200 km NNE
from Kuqa
Oct 26, 2024 14:35
(Urumqi)
M 5.1 122 km SE
from Kuqa
Oct 22, 2024 04:40
(Urumqi)
M 4.1 148 km SE
from Kuqa
Oct 19, 2024 23:34
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 121 km ESE
from Kuqa
Oct 17, 2024 00:55
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 103 km SE
from Kuqa
Oct 16, 2024 17:43
(Urumqi)
M 4.5 146 km SE
from Kuqa
Oct 16, 2024 17:39
(Urumqi)
M 4.0 216 km SE
from Kuqa
Oct 14, 2024 23:07
(Urumqi)
M 4.1 130 km SE
from Kuqa
Oct 14, 2024 19:30
(Urumqi)
M 4.1 133 km SE
from Kuqa
Oct 13, 2024 07:01
(Urumqi)
M 4.1 106 km ESE
from Kuqa
Oct 13, 2024 05:30
(Urumqi)
M 4.5 164 km SE
from Kuqa
Oct 2, 2024 14:18
(Urumqi)
M 4.4 169 km SE
from Kuqa
Oct 2, 2024 10:08
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 124 km SE
from Kuqa
Oct 1, 2024 03:54
(Urumqi)
M 3.1 203 km WNW
from Kuqa
Sep 23, 2024 17:20
(Urumqi)
M 4.5 100 km ESE
from Kuqa
Sep 23, 2024 10:30
(Urumqi)
M 4.3 130 km SE
from Kuqa
Sep 15, 2024 14:17
(Urumqi)
M 4.7 143 km SE
from Kuqa
Sep 2, 2024 05:16
(Urumqi)
M 4.3 158 km S
from Kuqa

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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.

Kuqa Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
44 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.6
Dec 18, 2024 20:46

Average

A total of 443 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 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kuqa roughly every 8 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kuqa in 2024. A total of 85 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kuqa that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Kuqa with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kuqa (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 420 94.81%
Mag. 5 22 4.97%
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 Kuqa

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Aug 9, 2017 05:27.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.4
On Feb 23, 1949 22:08.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Kuqa.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 9, 2017 05:27
(Urumqi)
M 6.3 288 km N
from Kuqa
Jan 30, 2023 05:49
(Urumqi)
M 5.7 195 km SSW
from Kuqa
Dec 28, 2022 23:16
(Urumqi)
M 5.6 272 km W
from Kuqa
Apr 10, 2024 20:56
(Urumqi)
M 5.4 35 km NW
from Kuqa
Sep 16, 2017 16:11
(Urumqi)
M 5.4 73 km NE
from Kuqa
Mar 24, 2021 03:14
(Urumqi)
M 5.3 147 km W
from Kuqa
Aug 9, 2017 05:44
(Urumqi)
M 5.3 294 km N
from Kuqa
Oct 16, 2018 08:10
(Urumqi)
M 5.2 278 km N
from Kuqa
Jan 16, 2020 14:32
(Urumqi)
M 5.2 83 km SE
from Kuqa
Aug 9, 2017 05:39
(Urumqi)
M 5.2 290 km N
from Kuqa

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Kuqa.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 4, 2021 10:13
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 10 km ESE
from Kuqa
Feb 16, 2021 05:17
(Urumqi)
M 4.0 14 km N
from Kuqa
Jan 25, 2024 01:51
(Urumqi)
M 4.4 19 km NW
from Kuqa
May 2, 2024 05:09
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 18 km W
from Kuqa
Apr 11, 2024 06:42
(Urumqi)
M 4.4 21 km NW
from Kuqa
Jun 7, 2018 20:07
(Urumqi)
M 4.3 22 km W
from Kuqa
Oct 21, 2018 22:04
(Urumqi)
M 4.3 23 km WSW
from Kuqa
May 23, 2024 22:11
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 25 km WNW
from Kuqa
Jul 19, 2017 20:17
(Urumqi)
M 4.6 26 km NW
from Kuqa
May 13, 2020 19:47
(Urumqi)
M 4.2 28 km NNW
from Kuqa

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kuqa.

When was the last earthquake in Kuqa, Xinjiang?

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuqa on the evening of December 18, 2024 at 20:46 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 282km west-northwest of Kuqa at a depth of 6km 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, 443 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kuqa. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.