Latest earthquakes near Shache, Xinjiang today
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Recent Shache Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shache. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shache and elsewhere.
Mar 27, 2026 03:02AM
On Friday Night a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck 33mi from China.
Shache Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 558 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shache, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shache roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shache in 2016. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shache 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 Shache in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Shache 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 | 530 | 94.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 4.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shache
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shache occurred on Nov 25, 2016 20:24 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) west-northwest of Shache, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shache in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 23, 1985 18:41, 208 kilometers (129 mi) west-northwest of Shache. It is the strongest earthquake near Shache 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 Shache, 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 Shache.
Nearest earthquakes from Shache
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shache, 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 Shache.
When was the last earthquake in Shache, Xinjiang?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Shache on the afternoon of April 20, 2026 at 17:46 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 258km northwest of Shache at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shache, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shache, Xinjiang?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Shache on the evening of August 23, 1985 at 18:41 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 208km west-northwest of Shache at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shache since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shache, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 558 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shache. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
