Latest earthquakes near Shihezi, Xinjiang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shihezi, Xinjiang, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shihezi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shihezi (also known as 石河子), it will show up within minutes.
Shihezi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 150 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shihezi, Xinjiang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shihezi roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shihezi in 2018. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shihezi that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shihezi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Shihezi 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 | 137 | 91.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shihezi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shihezi occurred on Aug 9, 2017 05:27 local time (Asia/Urumqi timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) west of Shihezi, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shihezi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Dec 23, 1906 00:11, 95 kilometers (59 mi) west of Shihezi. It is the strongest earthquake near Shihezi 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 Shihezi, 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 Shihezi.
Nearest earthquakes from Shihezi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shihezi, 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 Shihezi.
When was the last earthquake in Shihezi, Xinjiang?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Shihezi on the afternoon of October 28, 2024 at 13:53 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 216km west-southwest of Shihezi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shihezi, Xinjiang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shihezi, Xinjiang?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Shihezi on the night of December 23, 1906 at 00:11 local time (Asia/Urumqi). The center of this earthquake was located 95km west-southwest of Shihezi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shihezi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shihezi, Xinjiang?
In the past 10 years, 150 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shihezi. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
